kalno

Kalno is a name used in several European contexts. It can function as a toponym, referring to geographic locations that are typically situated near elevated terrain, and as a surname. Because there is no single, universally recognized Kalno, the meaning of the name depends on regional and historical context.

Etymology and linguistic background: The root kaln- means "mountain" or "hill" in several Baltic languages. Kalno may be a genitive or possessive form in languages such as Lithuanian, which explains its appearance in compound place names or family names.

Toponymic usage: In places with Baltic linguistic influence, Kalno has appeared in the names of small settlements or districts. These toponyms are generally rural and may preserve medieval land divisions or parish boundaries. The exact location and status of such places vary by country and over time.

Onomastic usage: As a surname, Kalno is documented in some families and can reflect ancestral ties to a locality or to a geographic feature associated with a hill.

See also: Kalnas; Kalnų.