Artis
Meaning of Artis
Artis is a male name with British English and American English pronunciations of AR-tis (/ˈɑːtɪs/). It is also sometimes spelled as Artist. The origin of the name Artis is uncertain, but it is believed to have roots in various languages, including Latin and Dutch. The name has associations with creativity and artistic talent, given its similarity to the word "artist." In recent years, Artis has been a moderately popular choice for baby boys in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 500 names. Its popularity peaked in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but it still remains a stylish and distinctive choice for parents seeking an artistic name for their child.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as AR-tis (/ˈɑːtɪs/)
American English
- Pronunced as AR-tis (/ˈɑrtɪs/)
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Notable People Named Artis
| Artis Gilmore Sr. is a former professional basketball player who played in the ABA and NBA and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011. |
| Artis, also known as Artis the Spoonman, is a renowned American street performer and musician from Seattle, Washington, recognized for his unique talent of playing music with spoons. |
| Artis Pabriks is a Latvian politician who has served as the Minister for Defence and Deputy Prime Minister of Latvia since January 2019, and was a Member of the European Parliament from 2014 to 2018. |
