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

Artus is a ♂ boy’s name.

Origin of the name Artus

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

What is the meaning of the name Artus?

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

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