Brenin Arthur

Welsh

Etymology

Probably from Welsh arth (“bear”), from Proto-Celtic *artos (“bear”). Other suggestions include Old Welsh arth (“bear”) + gur (“man”), or a Latinized (Romano-British) name; cf. Latin Artorius, possibly of Etruscan origin ultimately.

Pronunciation

(North Wales) IPA^(key): /ə ˈbrɛnɪn ˈarθɨ̞r/
(South Wales) IPA^(key): /ə ˈbreːnɪn ˈarθɪr/, /ə ˈbrɛnɪn ˈarθɪr/

Proper noun

y Brenin Arthur m

King Arthur