Tomas
Swedish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tomas
Tomas means "twin" and derives from the Aramaic name Toma, which was borne by one of Jesus's apostles and later Latinized as Thomas.
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Etymology
Tomas means "twin" and derives from the Aramaic name Toma, which was borne by one of Jesus's apostles and later Latinized as Thomas. The name is primarily used in Spanish, Portuguese, and Slavic-speaking cultures within Christian traditions, with particular prominence in Catholic-majority regions and among Eastern Orthodox communities.
Tomas currently ranks #691 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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