Arturs
Latvian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Arturs
The name 'Arturs' is the Latvian form of 'Arthur', meaning "bear" or "bear-like," derived from the Celtic root *artos* ("bear") possibly combined with the Latin *Artorius*.
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Etymology
The name 'Arturs' is the Latvian form of 'Arthur', meaning "bear" or "bear-like," derived from the Celtic root *artos* ("bear") possibly combined with the Latin *Artorius*. It is primarily used in Latvian and Baltic cultures, with no specific religious association, and is historically notable as the name of the legendary King Arthur of Britain, though the Latvian form gained popularity in the 20th century.
Arturs currently ranks #4,992 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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