Bertuska is a masculine name that means "This name derives from the Aramaic “Bar-Thalmay” (Ancient Greek: Bartholomaîos ‘Βαρθολομαῖος’), meaning “son of Talmai, son of furrows". Its aramaic origins reflect deep cultural values and traditions that have been passed down through generations. Parents choosing this name often appreciate its profound significance and timeless appeal.
This name derives from the Aramaic “Bar-Thalmay” (Ancient Greek: Bartholomaîos ‘Βαρθολομαῖος’), meaning “son of Talmai, son of furrows.” The name is composed of two elements: “bar” (son) plus “telem” (furrows, wrinkled, full of wrinkles). Bartholomew was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, and is usually identified with Nathanael (alternatively spelled Nathaniel, who is mentioned in John 1. He was introduced to Christ through Philip, another of the twelve apostles, where the name Nathanael first appears. Bartholomew is also an English or Scottish surname with the same onomastic meaning as the above as a given name. Bartholomew is a Hebrew version of Ptolemy. Thus Bartholomew is either “son of furrows” or “son of Ptolemy.”
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Bertuska is predominantly used in hungarian (magyar) speaking communities, where it maintains strong cultural connections and traditional significance.
Bertuska is an affectionate diminutive of Bertalan, commonly used in hungarian (magyar) speaking regions. This shortened form maintains the original meaning while offering a more intimate, familiar tone.