How did Lithuania get its name?

There are several theories about how Lithuania got its name. One theory suggests that the name originates from a Lithuanian word "lieti" meaning "to pour". This is because the country is filled with many lakes and rivers. Lithuanian legends associate the name to a legendary leader named Lituanus. Another theory suggests that the name comes from a Latin word "litus" meaning "shore". This is because Lithuania is bordered by the Baltic Sea. Some say the name originated from the word “lytis” (male). Another theory suggests that the name comes from a Finnish word "lieto" meaning "mud".