välli

Võlli is a name of Estonian origin used as both a toponymic element and a surname. In Estonian toponymy, Võlli appears as part of local place names, typically referring to small rural settlements or features associated with a landscape or family name in the historical record. The spelling uses the Estonian letter õ, which marks a specific vowel quality in the language.

As a surname, Võlli is borne by individuals in Estonia. It is relatively uncommon, but attested in genealogical and civilian records. Like many Estonian surnames, it may be derived from a place name or a historical occupation, though the exact origin is not universally agreed upon.

The name is sometimes encountered in archival documents, maps, and passenger or census lists from earlier centuries, reflecting Estonian naming practices of combining personal names with toponyms or landscape terms. In modern usage, Võlli appears primarily in family names and in the local geography field, rather than as a widely recognized given name or title.

Note that the entry Võlli may refer to multiple entities, and precise identification requires context such as a specific region, historical period, or individual.