proper noun · masculinesecond declension
Arthurus
Arthurus m (genitive Arthurī)
Classical[ˈar.tʰʊ.rʊs]Ecclesiastical[ˈar.tu.rus]
Meaning
- Medieval Latinmasculinea male given name from Old Welsh, equivalent to English Arthur
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Arthurus | Arthurī |
| genitive | Arthurī | Arthurōrum |
| dative | Arthurō | Arthurīs |
| accusative | Arthurum | Arthurōs |
| ablative | Arthurō | Arthurīs |
| vocative | Arthure | Arthurī |
Origins
Likely of Old Welsh origin; if so, then ultimately from Proto-Celtic *artos (“bear”). See the English entry Arthur for more.
Descendants
- CatalanArtur
- EnglishArthur
- FrenchArthur
- ItalianArturo
- PortugueseArturo
- PortugueseArtur
- SpanishArturo
- FriulianArtûr