Boy name
Arthur name meaning
“Bear”
Arthur means “bear” in its established Celtic interpretation, which connects the name with artos, the word for that animal. It belongs to the Western naming tradition and is used for boys in Türkiye. Legendary King Arthur and the Round Table provide its central literary association; related forms include Artur and Artuş.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare
What does Arthur mean?
Bear
In Turkish: Ayı
Arthur has a strong literary connection with King Arthur and the Round Table traditions of medieval romance. Those narratives give it associations with kingship, courage, and chivalry. The bear interpretation is a separate etymological proposal, supplying an animal image alongside the name's much broader literary inheritance.
Origin of the name Arthur
One leading explanation connects Arthur with Celtic artos, 'bear.' Derivation from the Latin family name Artorius is another proposal, so 'bear' is an established interpretation rather than a conclusively settled etymology.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Arthur in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · Ar |
How to pronounce Arthur
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aɾthuɾ/ |
Is Arthur a boy’s name?
Yes, Arthur is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Arthur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Arthur
What is the meaning of Arthur?
Arthur means “Bear”. One leading explanation connects Arthur with Celtic artos, 'bear.' Derivation from the Latin family name Artorius is another proposal, so 'bear' is an established interpretation rather than a conclusively settled etymology.
Is Arthur a boy’s name?
Yes, Arthur is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Arthur in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Arthur nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Arthur?
Arthur is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Arthur have?
Arthur has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Arthur?
Arthur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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