![]() António Mota, a Portuguese trader and explorer who, in the 16th century became one of the first Europeans to set foot in Japan. | |
Language(s) | Portuguese |
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Other names | |
Variant form(s) | Mota, Motos, Cinos |
Mota is a Portuguese surname. The name is topographic, originally used for someone who lived near a fortified stronghold. [1]
Mota has several versions including Motta (Italian) and Motte (French). [2]
Notable people with the surname include: