Settu

Settu is a proper noun that can refer to several distinct uses in different languages, cultures, and contexts. It does not have a single, widely agreed-upon definition or origin. In some contexts, Settu functions as a personal name, appearing as a given name or surname in various countries. In others, it may appear as part of longer place names or titles, though such uses are uncommon and highly localized. Because the term lacks a universal meaning, identifying Settu typically requires additional context such as country, language, or the associated person, place, or work.

In scholarly or encyclopedic references, Settu is usually treated as a name rather than a standalone concept, and entries are limited to subject-specific contexts. The term’s meaning, if any, is therefore derived from how it is used in a particular article or biographical entry rather than from a general definition.

See also Setu, a related transliteration that appears in several South Asian languages and can mean bridge in Sanskrit-derived terms; although orthographically similar, Settu and Setu have different usages and origins.