What is the origin of the name Arcturus?

Arcturus is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Arcturus?

Arcturus is currently ranked #11010 in the United States and is new in popularity.

How do you pronounce Arcturus?

Arcturus is pronounced ahrk-TOO-ruhs.

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Arcturus

ahrk-TOO-ruhs

Popularity

#11010

new

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

Peak Year

#7 in 2021

First Recorded

2021

Style

Mythological, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From the Greek 'Arktouros' meaning 'guardian of the bear', referring to the brightest star in the constellation Boötes.

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Similar Names

Orion Sirius Castor Pollux Atlas

Personality Traits

IntelligentWiseMysteriousStrongIndependent

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