What origin is the name Bartholemew?

Bartholemew comes from Hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Bartholemew

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Bartholemew

Bartholemew

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

4 syllables

Bartholemew is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "Hill, furrow.".

Parents who choose Bartholemew pick a boy name from the Hebrew tradition, meaning "Hill, furrow.". At 11 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Hill, furrow.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

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What does Bartholemew mean?

Bartholemew is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Hill, furrow.".

How popular is Bartholemew?

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