Thomasena
Aramaic · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Thomasena
Thomasena is a feminine form of Thomas, derived from the Aramaic name Toma meaning "twin." The name combines the masculine Thomas with the feminine suffix "-ena," creating a distinctly feminine variant used primarily in English-speaking cultures.
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Etymology
Thomasena is a feminine form of Thomas, derived from the Aramaic name Toma meaning "twin." The name combines the masculine Thomas with the feminine suffix "-ena," creating a distinctly feminine variant used primarily in English-speaking cultures.
The name emerged in English-speaking Christian communities, particularly in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries, as part of a broader tradition of feminizing biblical masculine names. It has no significant historical figures of prominence but reflects the common practice of adapting apostolic names for female children within Western Christian tradition.
Thomasena currently ranks #15,416 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1948.
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