Bartek

Bartek is a male first name that originates as a diminutive of Bartosz, a Polish name. This, in turn, is derived from the name Bartholomew and traces back to the Aramaic name Bar-Tolmai (ܒܪ ܬܘܠܡܝ).

What does the name Bartek mean?

The name Bartek, as a diminutive of Bartosz, has its roots in Bartholomew and originally derives from the Aramaic Bar-Tolmai (ܒܪ ܬܘܠܡܝ). Translated, it means 'the son of Tolmai' or, in a broader sense, 'the son of the furrower.' The origin of the name can be traced back to the Old Aramaic terms bar, meaning 'son,' and telem, which stands for 'furrows,' 'wrinkled,' or 'full of wrinkles.' In the Bible, Bartek was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is often associated with Nathanael. The ecumenical form Bartolomeus is also common. Other variants include Bartholomeus, Bartholomaeus, Bartholomaios, Bartholomäa, Bartosch, Bartholomew, Bartholome, Bartholomeo, Bartolomeo, Bartlomiej, Bartolome, Bartolo, Bartolomej, Bartolomeu, Bartolommeo, Bartolmai, Bartymeusz, Bartlett, Barthelemy, Bart, Bartel, Barthel, Barto, Bartje, Bartelt, Bartelemy, and Jernej. Female forms include Bartholomea, Bartolomea, Bartolina, and Bartola.

Where does the name Bartek come from?

The name Bartek has an Old Aramaic origin and means 'the son of Tolmai.' The word components consist of bar, which means 'son' in Old Aramaic, and telem, which stands for 'furrows,' 'wrinkled,' or 'full of wrinkles.' The language is Polish.

How do you pronounce Bartek?

The name Bartek has a clear, two-syllable structure and is generally pronounced as 'Bar-tek' [ˈbartɛk]. It begins with a prominent 'Bar' and transitions into a short, concise ending syllable. The ending '-tek' gives the name a sharp and energetic note, making Bartek appear dynamic, active, and distinctly structured.

When is the name day of Bartek?

The name day of Bartek is celebrated on August 24.

Popularity

In Germany, Bartek is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2017, when it reached 2,068th place. Over the last ten years, Bartek has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 3,888th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,943rd. Information on the global popularity and frequency of Bartek is also available.

Nicknames & pet names

Bart

Famous people

• Bartek Nikodemski (German rapper)