Bartholomäus

Meaning & origin

The male first name Bartholomew comes from Greek and means "son of Ptolemy". It is a variant of the name Bartholomaios and has its origin in the New Testament, where he is mentioned as one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. The name is widespread in many European countries and has various spellings, such as Bartolomé or Bartolomeo. In the German language, it is often abbreviated with the nickname Bart or Bartel.

Famous people with the first name Bartholomäus

• Bartholomäus Ziegenbalg Person
• Bartholomäus Kalb German politician (CSU)

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