Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Russian, Belurusian, or Ukrainian, equivalent to English Arthur.
Artur is a boy's baby name of Celtic origin, the Portuguese, Catalan, and Eastern European spelling of Arthur, meaning 'bear' — from the Celtic root artos (bear). Arthur was the legendary king of the Britons whose mythological court at Camelot has inspired centuries of literature, chivalry, and romance.
Artur is the standard spelling in Portugal, Brazil, Catalonia, Russia, and much of Eastern Europe, giving this ancient name a cross-continental range. It carries all of King Arthur's legendary strength and the Arthurian ideals of justice and honor while wearing its non-English spelling as a mark of specific cultural identity. With over 830 recorded U.S. births, it has found its audience among families with Lusophone and Slavic heritage.