Arthur
Arthur is a masculine given name possibly of Brythonic Celtic origin. Another theory is that the name is from Latin origin, derived from the Roman clan Artorius who lived in Roman Britain for centuries. Its popularity derives from it being the name of the legendary hero King Arthur. It may derive from the Celtic Artos meaning “Bear”.
Statue of King Arthur, designed by Albrecht Dürer and cast by Peter Vischer the Elder, early 16th century | |
| Pronunciation | /ˈɑːrθər/ Welsh: ['ɑrθɨr] German: [ˈaʁtʊʁ] Dutch: [ˈɑrtyːr] |
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| Gender | Male |
| Language(s) | Welsh, Brythonic, Celtic, Latin |
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| See also | Artur, Art, Artie (short form), Arturo, Arttu or/and Artturi (Finnish variant) |
A common spelling variant used in many Slavic, Romance, and Germanic languages is Artur. In Spanish and Italian it is Arturo.
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