Untli

Untli is a term that can refer to several different concepts, primarily in the context of languages and cultural groups. One significant usage of "untli" is as an archaic or regional term for the Sami people, an indigenous Finno-Ugric people inhabiting the Sápmi region, which encompasses the northern parts of Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Russia. In this context, it is often considered an exonym, a name given to a group by outsiders, rather than an endonym, the name the group uses for themselves. The Sami people refer to themselves using various endonyms, such as Sámi or Saami, depending on the specific Sami language and dialect.

Another, less common, but potentially related usage of "untli" might appear in specific linguistic studies or historical documents when discussing older forms of language or dialectal variations. Without further context, it is difficult to pinpoint a definitive single meaning. However, when encountered, the most probable association is with historical or informal references to the Sami people. Further research into specific linguistic or anthropological texts would be necessary to fully clarify any other potential meanings or etymological origins of the term.