Where does “Bartholomew” come from?
Bartholomew comes from Ancient Greek Βαρθολομαῖος, derived from Aramaic בַּר תַּלְמַי, where בר means "son of" in Aramaic.
Bartholomew (English): An Apostle, identified with Nathanael. biblical character
Definitions
- An Apostle, identified with Nathanael. biblical character
Ancestry of “Bartholomew”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | Bartholomaeus | Bartholomew |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Βαρθολομαῖος | famously held by |
| 3 | Aramaic | בַּר תַּלְמַי | son of Tolmai |