Its original name was Estonian Students' Society of Riga (Estonian: Riia Eesti Üliõpilaste Selts), but was changed when it moved to Tartu after World War I.

The society's motto is "Ex solo ad solem soli patriae", which means "Up from the Soil to the Sun for the benefit of Homeland".

[1][2] The symbol of membership is a silver ring with its coat of arms and the motto.

Below the wave is the letter "L" decorated with oak leaves.

[2] The society does not have colors, but its members wear white coats.