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Tadeo

“Spanish form of Thaddeus; the original meaning is uncertain”

About the name Tadeo

Tadeo is the Spanish form of Thaddeus, the name of one of the twelve apostles in the New Testament. The origin of Thaddeus is uncertain. It may come from an Aramaic word sometimes interpreted as heart, or it may be a shortened form of a Greek name such as Theodoros. In Christian tradition the apostle Thaddeus is often identified with Saint Jude. Tadeo is used in Spain and throughout Latin America.

Meaning
Spanish form of Thaddeus; the original meaning is uncertain
Origin
Spanish
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
ta-DEH-o(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Tadeo

  • Tadeo James
  • Tadeo Alexander
  • Tadeo Michael
  • Tadeo David
  • Tadeo Luis

Questions about Tadeo

What does Tadeo mean?
Tadeo is a Spanish name meaning "Spanish form of Thaddeus; the original meaning is uncertain".
How do you pronounce Tadeo?
Tadeo is pronounced ta-DEH-o, with emphasis on the second syllable.

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