Thomas (name)

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Thomas
Given Name
Gender Male
Meaning twin
Origin Aramaic
Related names Tom, Tŏmas, Tommy, Tomo, Tomislav
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Thomas is a common given name for males. It originated from the Aramaic language designation תום or Tôm. The meaning of the name is "twin," and in the New Testament the designation was applied to Thomas the Apostle.[1]

"Tom" or "Thom" are abbreviations of Thomas, and "Tommy" is a common variant; "Tommie" is a relatively uncommon variant. The name is sometimes abbreviated as "Thos" in signatures. The female versions of this name are Thomasina, Tamsin, Tasmina or Tasmino.

See also: Thomas (surname)

Variants

References

  1. ^ Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, ISBN 978-0-19-861060-1, p.260.