Name Artto Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Artto

Artto is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Artto?

Artto is a Finnish variant of the name Artur, which derived from the name Artus and is of several origins. It could be derived from the Roman surname Artorius or from Latin Arcturus or Greek Arktouros (Ἀρκτοῦρος). Artto could also be of Celtic or Nordic origin (originally Arnthor (Arnþórr)).

What does the name Artto mean?

Artto means “bear” (from Proto-Celtic “*artos”). Artto is as well a combination of “eagle” (from Old Norse “ari/ǫrn”) and “Thor” (the God of Thunder). Besides, Artto means “guardian of the bear” (from ancient Greek “árktos/ᾰ̓́ρκτος” = bear + “oûros/οὖρος” = guardian).

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