Bartolome

The first name Bartolome is primarily known in the form Bartolomé, which is considered the Spanish variant of Bartholomew. This name is a Latinized form of the Aramaic Bar-Tolmai (ܒܪ ܬܘܠܡܝ). The meaning of the name can be translated as 'son of Tolmai' or originally as 'son of the furrower'.

What does the name Bartolome mean?

Bartolome, often found in the spelling Bartolomé, is the Spanish form of Bartholomew and traces back to the Latinized version of the Aramaic name Bar-Tolmai (ܒܪ ܬܘܠܡܝ). The meaning is 'son of Tolmai', with some interpretations also referring to 'the Great'. This is related to the Old Aramaic words bar for 'son' and telem for 'furrows' or 'wrinkled'. In the Bible, Bartolome was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is frequently identified with Nathanael. The name is also used as a surname. The more general form Bartholomew is widely used. Other variants include Bartholomeus, Bartholomaeus, Bartholomaios, as well as numerous other forms in various languages. Female variants include Bartholomea, Bartolomea, and Bartolina. A well-known bearer of the name is the Spanish painter Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, who lived in the 17th century.

Where does the name Bartolome come from?

The name Bartolome has its roots in Old Aramaic and means 'son of Tolmai'. The word components consist of bar, which means 'son', and telem, which means 'furrows', 'wrinkled', or 'full of wrinkles'. The name is particularly common in Spanish.

How do you pronounce Bartolome?

The pronunciation of Bartolome is melodic and consists of four syllables. It is usually pronounced as 'Bar-to-lo-me' [baʁtoˈloːme]. The open vowels create a harmonious flow of sound. The long 'o' in the middle and the bright 'e' at the end give the name a certain expansiveness and radiance. Thus, Bartolome appears cultivated and warm, with a balanced rhythm and a southern sound.

When is the name day of Bartolome?

The name day for Bartolome is celebrated on August 24.

Popularity

In Germany, Bartolome is a rare first name. It has not appeared in the German first name charts so far. In France, the name reached its highest ranking in 1932 at 866th place. In the last ten years, Bartolome has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 2,902nd in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 2,663rd in France.

Famous people

• Bartolome Bermejo (artist from Spain)
• Bartolome Calatayud (Spanish musician)
• Bartolome Caldentey (Spanish cyclist)
• Bartolome Carducho (Italian painter)
• Bartolome Carranza (archbishop)
• Bartolome Castagnola (polo player from Argentina)
• Bartolome de Cardenas (painter from Portugal)
• Bartolome de Escobedo (Belgian composer)
• Bartolome de la Cueva y Toledo (cardinal from Spain)
• Bartolome de Las Casas (Italian historian)
• Bartolome de los Rios y Alarcon (Spanish writer)
• Bartolome de Selma y Salaverde (composer from the USA)
• Bartolome de Torres Naharro (Spanish writer)
• Bartolome Esteban Murillo (artist from Spain)
• Bartolome Gonzalez y Serrano (painter from Spain)
• Bartolome Hidalgo (poet from Argentina)
• Bartolome Jimenez Paton (writer from Spain)
• Bartolome Jose Gallardo (Spanish writer)
• Bartolome Leonardo de Argensola (Spanish poet)
• Bartolome Llompart (footballer from Great Britain)