Tadeusz
/taˈdɛ.uʂ/noun
A Polish masculine given name, equivalent to Thaddeus in English.
Did you know?The original meaning of Thaddeus is uncertain: proposed interpretations include an Aramaic form meaning “breast” or “heart,” but scholars do not consider “gift of God” securely established.
Etymological Timeline
1st Century
Aramaic
Taddai
“An Aramaic personal name associated with the apostle later known as Thaddeus; its original meaning is uncertain.”
1st Century
Greek
Thaddaios
“Greek form of the apostolic name, Θαδδαῖος.”
Late Antiquity
Latin
Thaddaeus
“Latin form of the Greek biblical name.”
Medieval Period
Latin/Christian
Thadeus
“Medieval spelling used in Christian and biblical naming traditions.”
Modern Polish
Polish
Tadeusz
“Polish form of Thaddeus, used as a masculine given name.”