Bartholomew
Bartholomew (name) means a male given name of biblical origin, borne by one of the twelve apostles. Example: “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.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Bartholomew” mean?
The word “Bartholomew” means a male given name of biblical origin, borne by one of the twelve apostles. In plain terms, a traditional male first name, historically linked to the apostle Bartholomew; often shortened to Bart.
How do you pronounce “Bartholomew”?
“Bartholomew” is pronounced bah-THO-luhm-yoo (/bɑɹˈθɑləmju/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bartholomew” in a sentence?
Here is “Bartholomew” used in a sentence: “He was named Bartholomew after his grandfather.”
What part of speech is “Bartholomew”?
“Bartholomew” is a name.
Where does the word “Bartholomew” come from?
The word “Bartholomew” comes from Latin. From Aramaic bar tolmai, meaning "son of Talmai," via Greek and Latin.
Is “Bartholomew” a common word?
“Bartholomew” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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