Arturo
bear or bear king (Celtic via Spanish)
Arturo is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 147, with 60,043 records. It has 3 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 47,843 as Arturo, and 12,200 as Arturo Jr.
Origin and meaning
bear or bear king (Celtic via Spanish)
Arturo entered Philippine naming traditions through Spanish colonial administration and Catholicism. Derived ultimately from Celtic roots associated with King Arthur or the Roman gens Artorius, the name has been widely used across the archipelago for generations. Today, it remains a classic, traditional Filipino male name.
Arturo is the Spanish and Italian cognate of the name Arthur, derived from Celtic roots meaning 'bear' or the Roman family name Artorius. In the Philippines, it was established during the Spanish colonial era as a formal Christian and civic name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to Art, Turo, or Arting in everyday Filipino conversation. It is often perceived as a traditional, elder-generation name, though it continues to be used as a formal given name.
Related forms
- Arthur English
- Arturo Italian
- Artur Portuguese
- Arthur French
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Arturo with common surname pairs
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How do I use Arturo with two Filipino surnames?
Arturo is the given name. The full name is Arturo + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Arturo a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Arturo is number 147, with 60,043 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.