Artuur
Celtic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Artuur
The name 'Artuur' is a Dutch and Flemish variant of 'Arthur', meaning "bear" or "bear-like," derived from the Celtic root *artos* ("bear") possibly combined with *-ur* ("man").
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Etymology
The name 'Artuur' is a Dutch and Flemish variant of 'Arthur', meaning "bear" or "bear-like," derived from the Celtic root *artos* ("bear") possibly combined with *-ur* ("man"). It is primarily used in Dutch-speaking cultures (Netherlands, Belgium) and is historically tied to the legendary King Arthur of British mythology, though not a religious name.
Artuur currently ranks #770 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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