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Bartholomew

Boy · Hebrew · Long name

Meaning
Son of Talmai, son of the furrows
Pronunciation
bar-THOL-uh-myoo
Origin
Hebrew

From Aramaic 'bar Talmay' meaning son of Talmai.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Aramaic, Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Israel

Alternate spellings

  • BartholomewHebrew / English

    Same spelling; no common variant.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Bartholomew the Apostle

    One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus in the New Testament.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Aramaic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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