Aramaic boy name
Thomas Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Thomas means a twin. From the Aramaic Te'oma, meaning twin.
Thomas comes from the Aramaic Te'oma, meaning twin. Thomas the Apostle, sometimes called Doubting Thomas for his wish to see the risen Christ before believing, carried the name, and it spread widely through Christian Europe. It became especially popular in England after the martyrdom of Thomas Becket in 1170. Short forms such as Tom and Tommy are friendly and informal, and Thomas Edison and Thomas Jefferson are among its historic bearers. In other languages it appears as Tomás in Spanish and Irish, Tomasz in Polish, and Thomas in French. The name is steady and unpretentious.
Variants of Thomas
TomTommyTomasTomásThom
Well-known people named Thomas
Thomas Edison, Thomas Jefferson.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thomas mean?
Thomas means "a twin". From the Aramaic Te'oma, meaning twin.
How do you pronounce Thomas?
Thomas is pronounced TOM-us.
What is the origin of Thomas?
Thomas is of Aramaic origin. From the Aramaic Te'oma, meaning twin.