Indian name meaning
Bartholomew
♂ BoyBar·tho·lo·mew · 4 syllables
Son of the furrows; an apostle
- Origin
- Aramaic
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
The letters of Bartholomew add up to 46, which reduces to 1.
About the name Bartholomew
Bartholomew is a boy's name of Aramaic origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Son of the furrows; an apostle.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Bartholomew has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bartholomew mean?
Bartholomew means “Son of the furrows; an apostle.” It is a boy's name of Aramaic origin.
Is Bartholomew a boy or a girl name?
Bartholomew is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Bartholomew?
Bartholomew is of Aramaic origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Bartholomew?
In the Chaldean system, Bartholomew has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
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