Boy name
Artur name meaning
“Bear”
Artur means “bear” in the traditional interpretation of the name. A European form of Arthur, it is linked in this explanation to Celtic artos, “bear.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it recalls King Arthur and the medieval stories of his knights.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,569
What does Artur mean?
Bear
In Turkish: Ayı
Artur is a historical masculine name particularly associated with the stories of King Arthur. The Round Table and chivalric literature form a substantial part of its cultural background. The bear interpretation supplies a powerful animal image, although it represents one explanation of a disputed origin.
Origin of the name Artur
Artur is a form of Arthur used in several European languages. A common explanation connects it with Celtic artos, ‘bear’, but derivation from the Latin personal name Artorius has also been proposed, so the origin remains disputed.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Artur in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · Ar |
How to pronounce Artur
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aɾtuɾ/ |
Is Artur a boy’s name?
Yes, Artur is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Artur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Artür
Names that sound like Artur
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Artur
- Artur Beyleryan · b. 1925
- Artür Salmaslıoğlu
FAQ about the name Artur
What is the meaning of Artur?
Artur means “Bear”. Artur is a form of Arthur used in several European languages. A common explanation connects it with Celtic artos, ‘bear’, but derivation from the Latin personal name Artorius has also been proposed, so the origin remains disputed.
Is Artur a boy’s name?
Yes, Artur is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Artur in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Artur nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Artur?
Artur is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Artur have?
Artur has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Artur?
Artur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Artur?
Other spellings: Artür.
Famous people named Artur?
Notable people named Artur include Artur Beyleryan, Artür Salmaslıoğlu.
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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