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

Artuur is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Artuur?

Artuur is a Dutch form of the name Arthur. There is no clear origin of the name Arthur. It could be derived from the Roman surname Artorius or from Latin Arcturus or Greek Arktouros (Ἀρκτοῦρος). Artuur could also be of Celtic or Nordic origin (originally Arnthor (Arnþórr)).

What does the name Artuur mean?

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

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Variants of the name Artuur