Varfolomei

Aramaic

"son of the furrow"

Varfolomei Origin and Meaning

The name Varfolomei is a boy's name of Russian origin.

Varfolomei is the Russian form of the Hebrew name Bartholomew, which means 'son of Talmai' or 'son of the furrows.' This name has deep historical roots in Eastern Orthodox traditions, where Saint Bartholomew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. In Russian culture, Varfolomei has been used since medieval times, though it's less common in modern usage than its shortened form, Varlam. The name carries significant religious and cultural weight in Slavic countries, particularly Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. While relatively uncommon outside Eastern European communities, Varfolomei appeals to parents seeking a name with Orthodox Christian heritage and distinctive Slavic character.

Famous People Named Varfolomei

• Varfolomey Alexandrovich Zaytsev Russian journalist and author