Mewes

Mewes is a masculine first name that is considered a diminutive form of Bartholomew. This name has its roots in the Aramaic Bar-Tolmai (ܒܪ ܬܘܠܡܝ). Translated, it means 'the son of Tolmai' or originally 'the son of the furrower'.

What does the name Mewes mean?

The name Mewes is a diminutive form of Bartholomew and originates from the Aramaic Bar-Tolmai (ܒܪ ܬܘܠܡܝ). The literal translation is 'the son of Tolmai' or also 'the son of the furrower'. Its etymological roots lie in the ancient Aramaic terms bar, meaning 'son', and telem, which describes 'furrows', 'wrinkled', or 'full of folds'. Additionally, Mewes is occasionally regarded as a variant of Matthias. Other forms of the name include Bart, Barty, Bartel, Barthel, Bartek, Barto, Bartje, and Bartelt.

Where does the name Mewes come from?

Mewes is a masculine first name with ancient Aramaic origins, meaning 'the son of Tolmai'. It is composed of the ancient Aramaic words bar (son) and telem (furrows, wrinkled, full of folds). The languages in which this name is prevalent include German and Dutch.

How do you pronounce Mewes?

The pronunciation of the name Mewes is pleasant and smooth. It is two syllables and is usually pronounced in German as 'Me-wes' [ˈmeːvəs]. The name begins with an elongated 'e', which conveys a calm and bright note. The transition to the second syllable is gentle and unobtrusive. The voiced 'w' gives the sound structure a flowing movement. Mewes sounds down-to-earth and friendly through its soft ending, characterized by northern German clarity and tranquility.

When is the name day of Mewes?

The name day for Mewes is August 24.

Popularity

In Germany, Mewes is one of the rarer first names. The name currently ranks 5,840th on the list of most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2012 at rank 2,386. In the last ten years, Mewes has been given as a first name about ten times, placing it at 6,380th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, its ranking is 5,934.

Nicknames & pet names

Meowes / Mew / Mewi