Bartholomew Meaning in English

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US

bɑɹˈθɑɫəmˌju

bar-THAH-luh-myoo

UK

bɑːˈθɒləmjuː

bah-THOL-uh-myoo

Definition

Bartholomew is a male given name, often used in religious or historical contexts. It is also known as the name of one of the twelve apostles in the Christian tradition.

Usage & Nuances

Primarily used as a formal given name, mostly in religious, historical, or literary contexts. Not common as a modern first name. May be shortened to 'Bart' or 'Barth' in informal use.

• Spanish: Bartolomé (nombre propio masculino)
• Portuguese (BR): Bartolomeu (nome próprio masculino)
• Portuguese (PT): Bartolomeu (nome próprio masculino)
• Chinese (Simplified): 巴塞洛繆 (男性姓名)
• Chinese (Traditional): 巴多羅買 (男性姓名)
• Hindi: बर्थोलोम्यू (मेल नाम)
• Arabic: برثولماوس (اسم علم مذكر)
• Bengali: বার্থলোমিউ
• Russian: Вартоломей
• Japanese: バルトロマイ - バルトロメオ
• Vietnamese: Ba-tô-lô-mê
• Korean: 바돌로매
• Turkish: Bartolomeus - Bartolomayus
• Urdu: برثولماو
• Indonesian: Bartholomeus

Example Sentences

Bartholomew is a name from the Bible.

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I have never met anyone named Bartholomew.

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Bartholomew was one of Jesus’ twelve apostles.

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People sometimes shorten Bartholomew to 'Bart'.

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You don't hear the name Bartholomew very often these days.

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The author’s full name was Bartholomew James Smith, but he published under 'B.J. Smith'.

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