Thadeus
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Thadeus
Thadeus derives from the Aramaic name Thaddai, meaning "heart" or "brave heart," and is a variant of Thaddaeus found in Greek and Latin forms.
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Etymology
Thadeus derives from the Aramaic name Thaddai, meaning "heart" or "brave heart," and is a variant of Thaddaeus found in Greek and Latin forms. The name is primarily used in Christian traditions as it was borne by one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, and has been adopted across European and Western cultures throughout history.
Thadeus currently ranks #11,845 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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