võttu

Võttu is a proper noun of Estonian origin used as a place name and as a surname. In geographic usage, Võttu may appear as part of a local place-name in Estonia, but there is no widely known settlement simply called Võttu in major national registries. As a surname, Võttu is rare and is found among individuals of Estonian heritage.

Etymology: The exact origin of the name Võttu is not clearly documented in widely available sources. It may derive from old Baltic-Finnic roots or from Estonian language elements related to taking or seizing, though there is no authoritative etymology cited here. The uncertainty reflects the limited public documentation of the name.

Geography and demographics: Because of its rarity, Võttu does not correspond to a major population center. Any occurrences are typically local and of interest mainly within regional histories or genealogical studies. The name’s presence in official records depends on local usage and historical naming practices.

Usage: In modern Estonian orthography, Võttu is capitalized as a proper noun. It is not a common noun and its usage is generally confined to identifiers for places or family names.

Notable people: There are no widely recognized individuals with the surname Võttu in prominent international references based on available public records.

See also: Võru, Võrumaa, Estonian toponymy.

References: This article does not cite specific sources. For verified instances of Võttu as a place name or surname, consult national databases such as the Estonian Place Names Register or surname registries.