Tomas: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: t-ohm-ahs
Origin: Portugal
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
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 #981 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Tomas is currently #454 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Tomas is currently #468 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Tomas is currently #228 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Tomas is currently #508 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Tomas is currently #220 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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