Bartholomew etymology

Etymology:

• Greek: Βαρθολομαῖος (Bartholomaîos)
• Aramaic: בתלמאי (Bar-Talmay), meaning "son of Talmay"

Meaning:

Bartholomew means "son of Talmay" or "son of the furrows." Talmay is an Aramaic name that is related to the Hebrew word "talam," meaning "furrow."

Origin:

The name Bartholomew is biblical. It was the name of one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. Bartholomew is mentioned in all four gospels, but his identity and life story are not well-known. He is often identified with Nathanael, another apostle who is mentioned in the Gospel of John.

The name Bartholomew has been in use in Western countries since the early Middle Ages. It was a popular name in England during the Middle Ages, and it is still used today, although it is not as common as it once was.

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