Oto is a name of Hungarian origin, derived from the word 'ótt', meaning 'sacred'. It is composed of two elements: 'ott', which means 'eight' and 'ott' as in 'ott isten', translating to 'the eighth day (of creation)' or 'holy'. Therefore, Oto can be interpreted as a name with a sacred or holy connotation. In Hungary, it is often considered a variant of the name Ottó, which also shares this meaning. Despite its Hungarian roots, Oto has gained international recognition and can be found in various cultures around the world.
Oto had 5 newborns named it in 2021 alone, making up all of its total birth count for that year.