Arnas is a Lithuanian masculine given name, originally a short form of names beginning with the element Arn, such as Arnoldas. Etymology and Historical ContextThe root of Arnas is the Germanic name Arnold, which is derived from the elements arn "eagle" and walt "power, authority", thus meaning "eagle power". The Normans brought Arnold to England, where it supplanted the Old English cognate Earnweald. After declining in the Middle Ages, Arnold was revived in the 19th century. Notable historical bearers of Arnold include an 8th-century musician in the court of Charlemagne and an 11th-century French bishop who is the patron saint of brewers, as well as Arnold of Brescia, a 12th-century monk hanged for rebelling against the Church. In modern times, it is famously associated with American golfer Arnold Palmer (1929–2016) and Austrian-American actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger (born 1947). In Lithuania, the variant Arnoldas has been adopted, and its diminutive forms, including Arnas, have gained popularity as independent given names. Notable BearersSeveral contemporary Lithuanian athletes bear the name Arnas, particularly in basketball: Arnas Beručka (born 1997), professional basketball playerArnas Butkevičius (born 1992), professional basketball playerArnas Labuckas (born 1987), basketball playerArnas Velička (born 1999), professional basketball playerThese bearers reflect the name's strong presence in Lithuanian sports culture. Distribution and VariantsArnas is used primarily in Lithuania. Related forms in other languages include Arnau (Catalan), Arnold (Polish), Arnoud and Arnout (Dutch), as well as other short forms like Aart and Arend (Dutch and German). Meaning: "Eagle power" (derived from Arnold)Origin: Adopted from Germanic through LithuanianType: Given name (diminutive turned independent)Usage: Predominantly Lithuanian