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First name Bartholomäus - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
24. August
Meaning
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.