proper noun · masculinesecond declension
Artorius
Artorius m sg (genitive Artoriī or Artorī)
Classical[arˈtɔ.ri.ʊs]Ecclesiastical[arˈtɔː.ri.us]
Meaning
- masculinesingulara Roman nomen gentile, gens or "family name" famously held by
- masculinesingularLucius Artorius Castus, a Roman general
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Artorius | — |
| genitive | Artoriī Artorī | — |
| dative | Artoriō | — |
| accusative | Artorium | — |
| ablative | Artoriō | — |
| vocative | Artorī | — |
Origins
* Some propose a borrowing/Latinization from the Etruscan praenomen 𐌀𐌓𐌈𐌕𐌓 (Arnthur). * Others suggest a Messapic name Artorres (“descendant of (Messapian king) Artas”), with the Messapic possessive suffix -orres. The name Artas is sometimes connected to Ancient Greek ἄρτος (ártos, “bread”), but the connection could be folk etymology. Sometimes said to be said the origin of Arthurus.