Definitions

1. noun

A type of steam engine developed in the 19th century; a unit of measurement equal to one-hundredth of a liter, used to express the volume of a liquid in a measuring cup.

“The old car had an otto engine that required frequent maintenance.”

2. proper noun

A German name, often used as a shortened form of names such as Otto von Bismarck, Otto von Guericke, etc.

“Otto von Bismarck was a prominent German statesman.”

3. given name

A male given name, derived from the Germanic word for ‘wealth’ or ‘prosperity’.

“Otto is a popular name among Scandinavian parents.”

4. surname

A surname of Germanic origin, often indicating ‘wealth’ or ‘prosperity’.

“Otto is a common surname among German and Austrian families.”