From Proto-Gbe *-tɔ̃̀ or *è-tɔ̃̀. Cognates include Fon atɔ̀n, Saxwe Gbe atɔ̀n, Adja etɔn and Gun atɔ̀n. Compare Yoruba ẹ̀ta, Ifè ɛ̀ta, Igala ẹ̀ta, Itsekiri ẹ̀ta and Ayere ita.
etɔ̃