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Volta
[Volta 词源字典]
West African river, from 15c. Portuguese
Rio da Volta
, literally "river of return" (perhaps because it was where ships turned around and headed for home) or "river of bend," in reference to its course.
[Volta etymology, Volta origin, 英语词源]