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Bartholomew
bah-THO-luhm-yoo
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A male given name of biblical origin, borne by one of the twelve apostles.
"He was named Bartholomew after his grandfather."
How to Use Bartholomew
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional male first name, historically linked to the apostle Bartholomew; often shortened to Bart.
Word Forms
Bartholomews plural
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Etymology
From Aramaic bar tolmai, meaning "son of Talmai," via Greek and Latin.