♂ Name Thomas – twin

Origin:	biblical, Aramaic
Meaning:	twin
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Thomas is a biblical name of Aramaic origin, traditionally understood to mean “twin.”

Where does the name Thomas come from?

The biblical name Thomas is derived from the Aramaic name Te’oma’ (תָּאוֹמָא). In the Bible, Thomas was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.

What does the name Thomas mean?

Thomas means “twin.”

Word composition

Aramaic “te’oma” (תאמא) = twin

Pronunciation of Thomas

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Variants

Thomaz Tomas Tomaž Tomás Toomas

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Popularity of the name Thomas

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Thomas in the Top 50 names

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🇩🇰 Denmark	✓	✓	-	✓	-
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🇺🇸 USA	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓