arthur
/ˈɑɹθɚ/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.41 in modern English
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
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A male given name from the Celtic languages.
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A surname originating as a patronymic.
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Example Sentences
- "Young Arthur is alive: this hand of mine / Is yet a maiden and an innocent hand, / Not painted with the crimson spots of blood."
- ""Is his name Arthur?" "Arthur James." "It’s quite an old-fashioned name." "We’re an old-fashioned family. His mother was fond of Tennyson.""
- ""It will not be his only name," Mr. Saporta said, and his glance hoped he had found an acceptable solution. "We shall also call him 'Aaron'. That will be his Jewish name. But for everyday purposes—Arthur.""
Etymology
From the name of the legendary king, from Middle English Arthure, from Medieval Latin Arthurus, probably from Middle Welsh arth (“bear”). Other suggestions include Old Welsh arth (“bear”) and ur (“man”), or a Latinized (Romano-British) name; compare Latin Artorius, itself possibly of Etruscan origin, or more likely Messapic-Illyrian related to Proto-Albanian *artsa (“bear”).
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Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈɑɹθɚ/
- British English: /ˈɑːθə/