Arturo
/ar.?tu?.ro/ · 3 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Celtic / Latin ◈ 3 syllables
"Bear king, noble bear"

From Celtic / Latin

Arturo means bear king or noble — the Spanish/Italian form of Arthur. King Arthur IS the most legendary king. Money Heist's Arturo is one of TV's most discussed characters. The name IS how the Romance world says Arthur. Three syllables of King-Arthur-legendary, Money-Heist, and the Spanish-Italian bear-king.

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Arturo at a glance
MeaningBear king, noble bear
OriginCeltic / Latin
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 3
US Rank (today)#583
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Why parents love Arturo
  • King Arthur IS the most legendary king.
  • Money Heist's Arturo is one of TV's most discussed.
  • Three syllables with a warm, Romance sound: ar-TOO-roh.
  • The meaning bear king carries Arthurian depth.
  • The Spanish-Italian form is authentically Romance.
The vibe of Arturo
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Origin & history of Arturo
Celtic/Latin (bear king) King Arthur Spanish/Italian Arturo
1
Celtic / Latin roots
Arturo is the Spanish/Italian form of Arthur. King Arthur IS the most legendary king. Money Heist's Arturo is TV's most discussed.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Romance form; Money Heist (2017).
3
Today
Arturo remains a beloved choice, ranking #583 in the US. 56,842 babies have been named Arturo since 1898.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Arturo?
2005 peak year
Arturo entered U.S. records in 1898, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2005, 1,093 babies received the name (ranked #300). Today it sits around #583, with roughly 483 babies named Arturo each year. Arturo's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 56,842 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,093 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #300)
483 Avg. per year
(last decade)
4,830 Total registrations
last 10 years
56,842 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #583) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Arturo
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.

Arturo's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — bear-king leadership. People named Arturo tend to be warm, legendary, and gifted at being the Romance-language Arthur.

Romance-language Arthur
King-legendary
Money-Heist
Bear-king
Spanish-Italian-warm
A1
R9
T2
U3
R9
O6
Sum: 30 → Life path 3
Personality of Arturo
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
😊
Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
🌈
Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
🗣️
Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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