Artai as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Artai

What is the meaning of the name Artai ?

The baby name Artai is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AR-tie (IPA: /ˈɑːrtaɪ/).

Artai is Persian in Origin.

Artai is a modern Galician given name rooted in the ancient Gallaecian theonym Artaio (Latinized Artaius), attested on inscriptions in north‑west Iberia. The stem derives from Proto‑Celtic *artos ‘bear’, a theme shared across Celtic onomastics and linked to the well‑known Arthur/Arturo family of names. Local toponymy in A Coruña and Bergantiños (e.g., Arteixo, the coastal area called Artai) preserves the same root, anchoring the name in the landscape of Galicia.

As a personal name, Artai has seen revivalist use since the late 20th century, especially among Galician speakers seeking heritage names; beyond Galicia it remains rare. Meaning centers on “bear; bear‑like,” carrying connotations of strength and guardianship. Variants and related forms include Artaio (historical/learned), Artaius (classical), and cognates Arthur, Arturo, and Artur; short forms such as Art or Tai sometimes appear in contemporary use.

⚙ Artai is a rare find. Across 1 country, we found 16 recorded uses of it.