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Bartholomew

About the Name

The name Bartholomew sparks curiosity due to its unique sound and special meaning. Many people seek to better understand the origin, meaning, and history of names, whether to name a baby, create a character, or simply out of cultural interest. On this site, we gather complete information about the name Bartholomew, including its etymology, possible variations in other languages, gender, usage in different cultures, and, when possible, famous people who bear it.

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Name Origin and History

ENGLISH, BIBLICAL

Name Meaning

ENGLISH FORM OF ΒΑΡΘΟΛΟΜΑΙ͂ΟΣ (BARTHOLOMAIOS), WHICH WAS THE GREEK FORM OF AN ARAMAIC NAME MEANING “SON OF TALMAI”. IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, BARTHOLOMEW IS THE NAME OF AN APOSTLE, POSSIBLY THE SAME PERSON AS THE APOSTLE NATANAEL. ACCORDING TO TRADITION, HE WAS A MISSIONARY FROM INDIA BEFORE RETURNING WEST TO ARMENIA, WHERE HE WAS MARTYRED FOR SAVORING. DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF THIS SAINT, THE NAME BECAME COMMON IN ENGLAND DURING THE MIDDLE AGES.

Name Numerology

According to numerology, the lucky number of the name Bartholomew is 6, associated with responsibility, care and family harmony.

This number was obtained by adding the numerical values of each letter in the name (51) and reducing it to a single digit.

Name Gender

Male

Famous People

  • Bartholomew Roberts (Personality) - For the movie with Yvonne by Carlo and Dan Durye see Black Bart Bartholomew Roberts Haful Wales 1682 Cable Lopez Gabao February 10
  • Bartholomew Tookie (Personality) - 1610 Tookie Bartholomew C15681635 of Salisbury Wilts History of Parliament Online Consulted on December 23, 2019 Biographs Portal
  • Doris Bartholomew (Personality) - Doris Aileen Bartholomew 1930 and an American linguist whose research published and specialized in historical and descriptive linguistic lexicography

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