Artem
Artem is a Christian boy name of Greek, via Russian origin, meaning “Devoted to Artemis”.
| Meaning | Devoted to Artemis |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek, via Russian |
| Written as | Артём |
| Pronunciation | ahr-TYOHM |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan |
Meaning and origin of Artem
Artem is the Russian and Ukrainian form of the Greek Artemios, a name derived from Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt. In Russian it is written Артём and pronounced 'ar-TYOM'; in Ukrainian it is Артем. The name spread through the Orthodox Church thanks to saints called Artemius. It has been one of the most popular boys' names in Russia and Ukraine in recent decades.
Is Artem a Christian name?
Artem entered Slavic use through Orthodox Christianity, which honours St Artemius of Antioch among other saints of the name. The pagan origin is ancient and plays no role in its modern use.
How popular is Artem?
Very common in Russia, Ukraine and other post-Soviet countries.
Gifts with the name Artem
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Artem
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Artem mean?
Artem means 'Devoted to Artemis'. It is of Greek, via Russian origin.
Is Artem a Christian name?
Artem entered Slavic use through Orthodox Christianity, which honours St Artemius of Antioch among other saints of the name. The pagan origin is ancient and plays no role in its modern use.
How do you pronounce Artem?
Artem is pronounced ahr-TYOHM.
Is Artem a boy or girl name?
Artem is usually a boy name.