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A male given name, traditionally linked to the legendary King Arthur of British folklore.
"Her grandfather was named Arthur, after the old family tradition."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional English male first name, famous from the legend of King Arthur.
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin Arthurus, possibly from a Welsh word for "bear"; exact origins are debated.