What Arturo means
Arturo is a boy name of Celtic origin meaning "bear". It comes from Celtic artos (bear), or the Roman family name Artorius; meaning unknown. It is pronounced ar-TOO-ro.
Etymology uncertain; King Arthur's name has no agreed origin. Arturo Márquez, composer of Danzón No. 2. Arturo de Córdova, actor.
About this meaning. The etymology is uncertain or disputed. The reading above is the best-supported one; popular baby-name sites often give a more romantic gloss that the dictionaries do not confirm.
Nicknames in Mexico: Arturito, Turi. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: a common name in Mexico.
