Meaning and Origin
What does the name Thaddaeus mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Thaddaeus
User Submitted Origins
Hebrew
71%
English
14%
Greek
14%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Nevada, U.S. says the name Thaddaeus is of Hebrew origin and means "Lauded or object of Laudation".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- (New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless
Wiktionary
From Ancient Greek Θαδδαῖος (Thaddaîos), of uncertain origin. Relationship to Theodore or Theodosius has been suggested.
- An Apostle, identified with Jude.
- (rare) A male given name from Ancient Greek; usually spelled Thaddeus.
Thaddaeus was also found in the following language(s): Latin