"The name Thaddaeus appears in the biblical narrative."
Scripture (KJV)
Biblical Name · Aramaic Origin
Thaddaeus Meaning in the Bible
Thaddaeus
boy
Thaddaeus means "Courageous heart", a boy's name of Aramaic origin. Thaddaeus appears in the King James Bible, and Scripture is the passage most often tied to it. The name Thaddaeus, meaning 'Courageous heart', carries spiritual significance rooted in Scripture.
Is Thaddaeus in the Bible?
Yes — Thaddaeus appears in the King James Bible, including Scripture.
Pronunciation:/THAD-ee-us/
OriginAramaic
MeaningCourageous heart
What does Thaddaeus mean?
Thaddaeus is a boy name of Aramaic origin meaning "Courageous heart". One of Jesus twelve apostles, also known as Judas son of James.
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What does Thaddaeus mean in the Bible?
Thaddaeus means "Courageous heart" and is a name of Aramaic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
One of Jesus twelve apostles, also known as Judas son of James.
Where does Thaddaeus appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Thaddaeus is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Scripture. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Thaddaeus?
Thaddaeus has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
What is the spiritual meaning of Thaddaeus?
The name Thaddaeus, meaning 'Courageous heart', carries spiritual significance rooted in Scripture.
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Thaddaeus name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Thaddaeus appears in the King James Bible, including Scripture.
Thaddaeus means "Courageous heart." It is an Aramaic name. The King James Bible uses it in Scripture, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Aramaic. Thaddaeus comes into English from Aramaic and carries the sense "Courageous heart." It appears in the King James Bible, including Scripture.
Common questions about the name Thaddaeus
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Thaddaeus?
You can read every verse where Thaddaeus appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.