Tomas: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: t-ohm-ahs
Origin: Portugal
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Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Twin

Tomas is a name of Aramaic origin, commonly used in Portuguese, and Brazilian contexts. It has been used in various forms throughout history, including Tomás and Tomáš. The name has a rich cultural significance, associated with Saint Thomas the Apostle, one of Jesus'twelve apostles. The name Tomas is derived from the Aramaic name Thomas, meaning 'twin', and is often associated with familial connections rather than specific personality traits like trustworthiness and reliability.

Tomas Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Tomas is currently #1149 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Tomas is currently #557 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Tomas is currently #533 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Tomas is currently #255 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Tomas is currently #670 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Tomas is currently #314 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Tomas is currently #658 on Kiindred Australian Names

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