Boy name
Bartholomew name meaning
“son of Talmai”
Bartholomew means son of Talmai. It is the English form of Aramaic bar Talmai, transmitted through Greek and Latin. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it has a historical association with the apostle Bartholomew; Talmai’s traditional connection with a furrow also gives the name an agricultural image.
What does Bartholomew mean?
Son of Talmai
In Turkish: Talmai'nin oğlu
Bartholomew illustrates how a patronymic expression could become an independent personal name. It is associated with one of the twelve apostles in the New Testament. Turkish religious texts may use forms such as Bartalmay or Bartolomeus; English Bartholomew is another development of the same historical name rather than a separate formation.
Origin of the name Bartholomew
Bartholomew is the English form of Aramaic bar Talmai, 'son of Talmai', transmitted through Greek and Latin. Talmai is traditionally associated with a word for a furrow.
How to pronounce Bartholomew
| Syllables | 4 · 11 letters · 11-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /baɾtholomew/ |
Is Bartholomew a boy’s name?
Yes, Bartholomew is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Bartholomew does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Bartholomew
What is the meaning of Bartholomew?
Bartholomew means “son of Talmai”. Bartholomew is the English form of Aramaic bar Talmai, 'son of Talmai', transmitted through Greek and Latin. Talmai is traditionally associated with a word for a furrow.
Is Bartholomew a boy’s name?
Yes, Bartholomew is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Bartholomew in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Bartholomew nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
How many syllables does Bartholomew have?
Bartholomew has 4 syllables and 11 letters.
How popular is the name Bartholomew?
Bartholomew does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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