Tadeusz
Tadeusz is a Christian boy name of Aramaic, via Greek and Polish origin, meaning “Debated; often 'heart' or 'courageous'”.
| Meaning | Debated; often 'heart' or 'courageous' |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Aramaic, via Greek and Polish |
| Pronunciation | tah-DEH-oosh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Poland |
Meaning and origin of Tadeusz
Tadeusz is the Polish form of Thaddeus, the name of one of Jesus's twelve apostles. Its origin is debated; it is sometimes linked to an Aramaic word for heart or breast, and sometimes to a Greek form of Theodore. Tadeusz Kościuszko, hero of Polish and American independence, made it a patriotic name, and it appears in Adam Mickiewicz's epic 'Pan Tadeusz'.
Is Tadeusz a Christian name?
Thaddeus is an apostle listed in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark, usually identified with St Jude, patron saint of desperate causes.
How popular is Tadeusz?
Familiar in Poland, mostly among older men, with some modern revival.
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Spellings and variants of Tadeusz
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tadeusz mean?
Tadeusz means 'Debated; often 'heart' or 'courageous''. It is of Aramaic, via Greek and Polish origin.
Is Tadeusz a Christian name?
Thaddeus is an apostle listed in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark, usually identified with St Jude, patron saint of desperate causes.
How do you pronounce Tadeusz?
Tadeusz is pronounced tah-DEH-oosh.
Is Tadeusz a boy or girl name?
Tadeusz is usually a boy name.