From gbɛ̀ (“life”) + -tɔ́ (“agent suffix”). Cognates include Fon gbɛ̀tɔ́, Saxwe Gbe gbɛ̀tɔ́, Adja agbetɔ and Ewe amegbetɔ.
gbɛ̀tɔ́ (plural gbɛ̀tɔ́ lɛ́) (Benin)