Viltautas is a Lithuanian masculine given name, composed of the elements viltis "hope" and tauta "people, nation". This etymology reflects a common tradition in Baltic names of combining concepts desirable for a child's character or destiny. The name is etymologically related to other Lithuanian names such as Vytautas. Viltautas is a less common name today but belongs to a specific onomastic pattern in Lithuania where names ending in -tautas are historically associated with nobility and heroic ideals. Variant forms include the feminine Viltautė and the short form Viltė (typically a feminine given name in its own right). Meaning: 'hope' + 'people, nation' Origin: Lithuanian Usage: Lithuanian Type: Mainly masculine Related Feminine Forms: Viltautė, Viltė