Arthur

Arthur Meaning & Origin

About Arthur
The name Arthur is of Celtic origin and means "bear king" or "bear man." It is derived from the Welsh name "Artur," which itself is believed to be derived from the Roman name "Artorius." The name Arthur has a strong and noble connotation, symbolizing strength, courage, and leadership. It is often associated with the legendary King Arthur, the mythical British leader who led the defense of Britain against Saxon invaders in the 5th or 6th century.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Arthur are male.

Arthur Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 8.13% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AR0R
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
A
πŸ”Š Soundex
A6306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 R TH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ‘rΞΈΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AR0R', 'ARTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A636

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Arthur in Braille

Here's how to represent Arthur in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Arthur in braille

How to Spell the Name Arthur in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Arthur using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Arthur in sign language

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