Thaddej Name Meaning

The name "Thaddej" is a variant of the name Thaddeus, which is of Aramaic origin and means "heart" or "courageous." It is a biblical name, borne by one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. Thaddeus is also known as Jude Thaddeus or Lebbaeus in the Bible.

Famous personalities with the name Thaddeus include Thaddeus Stevens, a prominent American politician and leader of the Radical Republican faction in the U.S. House of Representatives during the American Civil War era. He was known for his efforts to secure civil rights for freed slaves.