Boy name
Arthur name meaning
“bear, in a common interpretation”
Arthur is a masculine name from British tradition commonly linked to ‘bear’ through the Celtic element arth. Its origin remains disputed. Another explanation traces the name to the Roman name Artorius, so ‘bear’ represents one interpretation of Arthur rather than a settled account of its derivation.
What does Arthur mean?
Bear, in a common interpretation
In Indonesian: beruang, menurut tafsir umum
Origin and cultural usage of Arthur
A name from British tradition with a disputed origin. One explanation links it to Celtic arth, ‘bear’; another traces it to the Roman name Artorius.
How to pronounce Arthur
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦂꦠꦸꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮁᮒ᮪ᮠᮥᮁ |
Is Arthur a boy’s name?
Yes, Arthur is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Arthur ranks #924 among boy names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Arthur
Famous people named Arthur
- Arthur Barrios Bonai · b. 1991
- Arthur Irawan · b. 1993
- Arthur Frets Assa · b. 1984
- Arthur S. Nalan · b. 1959
- Arthur Kotambunan · b. 1958
- Arthur Solang · b. 1944
- Arthur Stefano Anapaku · b. 1991
- Arthur Tobing · b. 1956
- Arthur Anthonius Kotambunan · b. 1958
- Arthur Benar Maju · b. 1977
- Arthur Josias Simon Runturambi · b. 1967
- Arthur Vadel Krisma Putra · b. 2005
FAQ about the name Arthur
What is the meaning of Arthur?
Arthur means bear, in a common interpretation. A name from British tradition with a disputed origin. One explanation links it to Celtic arth, ‘bear’; another traces it to the Roman name Artorius.
Is Arthur a boy’s name?
Yes, Arthur is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Arthur have?
Arthur has 2 syllables (Ar-thur) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Arthur?
Arthur ranks #924 among boy names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Arthur?
Notable people named Arthur include Arthur Barrios Bonai, Arthur Irawan, Arthur Frets Assa.
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