Tomas name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Aramaic and Hebrew
Usage: English, Scandinavian, Spanish, Slavic, Nordic, German, Portuguese, Old Norse, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: t(o)-mas
Meaning: Twin, A Form of Thomas and Gemini
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What does Tomas mean?

Tomas means Twin, A Form of Thomas or Gemini used for both sexes has its origin in Hebrew and Aramaic is chiefly used in Scandinavian, Slavic, Nordic, Greenlandic, Danish, Old Norse, Portuguese, Norwegian, Finnish, English, German, Swedish and Spanish.

Tomas is variant form of lofty and biblical Thom. Thom is short version of Thomas. Of Aramaic origin, Well-Liked and Ceaseless Thom, Thom means "Twin". Also Tomas is Nordic form of Thomas.

It is celebrated on July 3rd or January 28th.

How do I pronounce Tomas?

t(o)-mas is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Tomas.

Variants of Tomas

Toma, Thom, Masaccio, Thoma, Tòmag, Thomas, Maso, Thomasjames

Names that rhyme with Tomas

How popular is the name Tomas?

Tomas was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 28143 babies have been given the moniker. At its zenith in 1881, 537 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 395th position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 144 years but still going strong on charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 500 baby names an amazing 66 times

In England and Wales, Tomas was once a common name since emerging in 1996 it has been given to over 3757 babies.

When at its peak in 2001,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 23 years but it is still going strong. Also, Tomas used to be a common name in Spain, first appeared in 2002 and over 1016 babies have been given the name in 3 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 2002,. After 3 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Tomas is a familiar baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 100 names.

In 2009, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 81 on boy names chart when 99 babies were given the name Tomas. Over 2567 babies in Ireland have been named Tomas.

Also, in France, it has been in use since 1917 and was able to reach the top 600 names. In 1968, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 530 on boy names chart when 82 babies were named Tomas.

Over 1747 people have been named Tomas in France.

Tomas is a unique baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 600 names.

Recently in 2016, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 539 on boy names chart when 26 babies were named Tomas. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 300 names.

In 2001, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 280 on boy names chart when 39 babies were named Tomas. There are over 519 babies that have been given the name Tomas in Belgium.

Tomas is an uncommon baby name in Switzerland, although it has been in use since 1998 but could not make beyond the top 400. There are over 228 babies that have been given the name Tomas in Switzerland.

However things change on global perspective, Tomas is extremely popular in Mexico where every 1 in 700 have the name as well as in Czech Republic. Also the baby name is popular in Guatemala, Mozambique, Argentina, Philippines, Peru, Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, Angola, Dominican Republic, Lithuania, Sweden, Paraguay, Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia, Puerto Rico, Indonesia, Honduras, Uganda, El Salvador, Panama, Brazil, East Timor, Namibia, Nicaragua and Ethiopia.

At least, 1090000 people globally have carried Tomas as their given name according to our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202372436500
202269138200
202174633900
202070635500
201968337300
201870834100
201770035200
201670834500
201572034200
201465939000
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Tomas in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands171652506
Finland3749556204

Numerological analysis of Tomas

Follow your dreams and heart instead of rules. To have 7 as your personality number reveals the sensitive side of your personality. Competing with people won't bring you much but, compete with yourself will make you better than you were yesterday. You like to explore your options about everything. When hard times come, and life seems more challenging than ever, just remind yourself of all you've lived through.

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  •  Catina - Darling Catina is used chiefly in Danish and Finnish aimed at both sexes, Catina means "Pure" is originated from Old Greek
  •  Leia - Admired Leia came from Hebrew, Hawaiian and Spanish, meaning of Leia is "Tired or Meadow" substantially used in English, Finnish and Norwegian is used as a girl name
  •  Marisela - Meaning of Marisela is María or Celia is used in Spanish and English has its roots in Italian and Latin is bestowed upon both genders
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Famous people named Tomas

  • Tomas Gustafson, retired Swedish speed skater
  • Tomas O'Crohan, native of the Irish-speaking Great Blasket Island off the coast of the Dingle Peninsula
  • Tomas ap Rhodri, only known son of Rhodri
  • Tomas O'Horan, Mexican lawyer, magistrate and senator
  • Tomas Baranauskas, Lithuanian historian specializing
  • Tomas Ross, Dutch writer
  • Tomas Intas, Lithuanian javelin thrower
  • Tomas Högström, Swedish politician of the Moderate Party
  • Tomas Brenning, Swedish bridge player
  • Tomas Schmit, artist and author
  • Tomas de Aguiar, Spanish painter, active during the Baroque period
  • Tomas Lindberg, Swedish musician
  • Tomas Holmström, Swedish former professional ice hockey left winger
  • Tomas Tranströmer, Swedish poet, psychologist and translator
  • Tomas Kalnoky, Czech-born American musician
  • Tomas Venclova, Lithuanian poet, prose writer, scholar
  • Tomas Brolin, Swedish former professional football player
  • Tomas Scheckter, South African former racing driver
  • Tomas Antonelius, Swedish former footballer
  • Tomas Haake, Swedish musician
  • Tomas Žvirgždauskas, retired football defender from Lithuania
  • Tomas Jonsson, former ice hockey player from Sweden
  • Tomas Sandström, Swedish former professional ice hockey right winger
  • Tomas Radzinevičius, Lithuanian former professional footballer
  • Tomas Danilevičius, retired Lithuanian professional footballer and President of Lithuanian Football Federation
  • Tomas Milian, Cuban American actor and singer with Italian citizenship
  • Tomas Vaitkus, Lithuanian professional road racing cyclist riding for UCI Continental team
  • Tomas Locatelli, Italian former footballer
  • Tomas Delininkaitis, Lithuanian professional basketball player for Neptūnas Klaipėda of the Lithuanian Basketball League
  • Tomas Ledin, Swedish singer, songwriter, guitarist
  • Tomas Andersson, Swedish DJ
  • Tomas Osmeña, Filipino politician
  • Tomas Bolme, Swedish actor
  • Tomas Backman, Swedish football player who plays for Tenhults IF
  • Tomas Seyler, German darts player
  • Tomas Tamošauskas, retired Lithuanian football midfielder
  • Tomas Kančelskis, Lithuanian professional footballer currently playing KFK Šiauliai
  • Tomas von Brömssen, Swedish actor
  • Tomas Cabili, lawyer, journalist, educator
  • Tomas Forslund, Swedish former professional ice hockey right wing
  • Tomas Mezera, naturalised Australian racing driver
  • Tomas Dimša Tomas DimÅ¡a is a Lithuanian professional basketball player, currently playing for the Krepńinio klubas Prienai.
  • Tomas Alfredson in movie Let the Right One In as Director
  • Tomas Fryk, from 1980 drama, romance movie Barnens ö, who played Reine Larsson.
  • Tomas Johansson characterized the important character of Lasse in 1961 adventure, family flick Bara roligt i Bullerbyn.
  • In 1994 comedy and drama flick, I Like It Like That, Tomas Melly played Li'l Chino Linares.
  • Tomas Mastalir, from 2017 crime, thriller movie The Line, who played the Adam Krajnak.
  • In 2013, Tomas Alf Larsen characterized the role of Gary in drama movie Eventyrland.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Instituto Nacional de Estadística, https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/en/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736177009&menu=resultados&idp=1254734710990#_tabs-1254736195498
  5. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  6. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  7. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
  8. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
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