Bartolomeo

Bartolomeo is the Italian form of the name Bartholomew, which is considered a Latinized derivative of the Aramaic Bar-Tolmai (ܒܪ ܬܘܠܡܝ). The literal translation is "the son of Tolmai" or originally "the son of the furrow maker."

What does the name Bartolomeo mean?

Bartolomeo is the Italian variant of Bartholomew, which is a Latinized form of the Aramaic Bar-Tolmai (ܒܪ ܬܘܠܡܝ). Translated, the name means "the son of Tolmai" or rather "the son of the furrow maker." Its roots lie in the ancient Aramaic terms bar, meaning "son," and telem, which describes "furrows," "wrinkled," or "full of wrinkles." In the Bible, Bartolomeo is mentioned as one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is often identified with Nathanael. A non-denominational form is Bartolomäus. Other variants include Bartholomeus, Bartholomaeus, Bartholomaios, Bartholomäa, Bartosz, Bartosch, Bartholomew, Bartholome, Bartlomiej, Bartolome, Bartolo, Bartolomej, Bartolomeu, Bartolommeo, Bartolmai, Bartymeusz, Bartlett, Barthelemy, Bart, Bartel, Barthel, Bartek, Barto, Bartje, Bartelt, Bartelemy, as well as Jernej. Female forms include Bartholomea, Bartolomea, Bartolina, and Bartola.

Where does the name Bartolomeo come from?

The origin of the name Bartolomeo lies in ancient Aramaic and means "the son of Tolmai." The name is composed of the ancient Aramaic words bar, meaning "son," and telem, which describes "furrows," "wrinkled," or "full of wrinkles." The language is Italian.

How do you pronounce Bartolomeo?

The pronunciation of Bartolomeo: The name has five syllables and a sonorous character. It is pronounced as "Bar-to-lo-me-o" [bartoloˈmɛːo] or [baʁtoloˈmeːo], with open vowels alternating. The combination of several vowels at the end of the name gives it a certain breadth and melody. Overall, Bartolomeo appears impressive and elegant - cultivated, lively, and tradition-conscious.

When is the name day of Bartolomeo?

The name day for Bartolomeo is celebrated on August 24.

Popularity

In Germany, Bartolomeo is among the rarer first names. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th among the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2012 at 3,479th. Over the last ten years, Bartolomeo has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,784th for the decade. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,629th.

Nicknames & pet names

Bart / Bartl / Barto / Meo / Tolo

Famous people

• Antonio Bartolomeo Bruni (violinist from Italy)
• Antonio Bartolomeo Spinacuta (Italian singer)
• Bartolomeo Altomonte (Austrian painter)
• Bartolomeo Ammannati (Italian architect)
• Bartolomeo Avanzini (Italian architect)
• Bartolomeo Bassante (painter from Italy)
• Bartolomeo Bassi (Italian painter)
• Bartolomeo Bellano (medalist and sculptor)
• Bartolomeo Berrettaro (marble sculptor)
• Bartolomeo Bezzi (Italian painter)
• Bartolomeo Bianco (Italian architect)
• Bartolomeo Bon (Italian sculptor)
• Bartolomeo Carducci (painter from Italy)
• Bartolomeo Cavaceppi (restorer)
• Bartolomeo Cittadella (Italian painter)
• Bartolomeo Constantini (racing driver from Italy)
• Bartolomeo Cristofori (Italian musical instrument maker)
• Bartolomeo di Breganze (Italian bishop of Vicenza)
• Bartolomeo Di Tommaso (Italian painter)
• Bartolomeo Facio (historian from Italy)