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Thaddeus
BoyAramaic/Greek origin · /THAD-ee-us/ · biblical
Meaning: Courageous heart.
Popularity 14/1003 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Thaddeus is a rare name (popularity 14/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
Thaddeus is derived from the Aramaic name 'Thaddai', which may mean 'courageous heart' or 'gift of God'. It was later Hellenized as 'Thaddaios' in Greek. The name appears in the New Testament as one of the twelve apostles, often identified with Jude. Its usage in English-speaking countries dates back to the early Christian era, and it has maintained a steady, though modest, presence ever since.
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