Tomas
Tomas is a Christian boy name of Aramaic, via Spanish origin, meaning “Twin”.
| Meaning | Twin |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Aramaic, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | toh-MAHS |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Argentina, Chile, Ireland |
Meaning and origin of Tomas
Tomás is the Spanish, Portuguese and Irish form of Thomas, from the Aramaic t'oma, 'twin'. In the Gospel of John the apostle is also called Didymus, the Greek word for twin. The name was carried across medieval Europe by veneration of the Apostle Thomas and later of Thomas Aquinas and Thomas Becket. In Czech and Slovak it is spelled Tomáš, and in Irish it is pronounced TUH-mawss.
Is Tomas a Christian name?
Tomás honours Saint Thomas the Apostle, remembered for doubting the resurrection until he saw Jesus, and traditionally credited with carrying Christianity to India.
How popular is Tomas?
Popular in Spain and much of South America, especially Argentina and Chile.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tomas mean?
Tomas means 'Twin'. It is of Aramaic, via Spanish origin.
Is Tomas a Christian name?
Tomás honours Saint Thomas the Apostle, remembered for doubting the resurrection until he saw Jesus, and traditionally credited with carrying Christianity to India.
How do you pronounce Tomas?
Tomas is pronounced toh-MAHS.
Is Tomas a boy or girl name?
Tomas is usually a boy name.