Arthur the meaning of this name is unknown. It could be derived from the Celtic elements artos "bear" combined with viros "man" or rigos "king". Alternatively it could be related to an obscure Roman family name Artorius. Arthur is the name of the central character in Arthurian legend, a 6th-century king of the Britons who resisted Saxon invaders. He may or may not have been a real person.
A legendary British king's name, possibly meaning bear man or bear king.
Saintly namesake: Saint Arthur is a putative Catholic martyr from the 16th century, sometimes listed among the saints. (November 15 · 16th century)
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