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

Artur is a ♂ boy’s name.

Origin of the name Artur

The name Artur derived from the name Artus, which is of several origins. It could be derived from the Roman surname Artorius or from Latin Arcturus or Greek Arktouros (Ἀρκτοῦρος). Artur could as well be of Celtic or Nordic origin (originally Arnthor (Arnþórr)).

What is the meaning of the name Artur?

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

Pronunciation of Artur

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