Bartholomew is a masculine given name with Aramaic origins. The name is derived from the Aramaic name “Bar-Talmai”, which means “son of Talmai”. In the Bible, Bartholomew is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.
Bartholomew is a unique and distinctive name that may appeal to parents who are interested in biblical names or who are looking for a name with a strong and positive meaning. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, and it can be easily pronounced and spelled in English.
There are no commonly used nicknames for Bartholomew, but some parents may choose to use “Bart” or “Barty” as a diminutive for the name.