Thomas

Colors Related to this Name: Blue, Gray

Qualities Related to this Name: Pratical, Dependable

Popularity: This is a very popular name in the US. Ranking #61 in 2013 and #54 in 2014.

Meaning

In English

Origin: From Ancient Greek Θωμᾶς ‎(Thōmâs), the Biblical Greek transcription of Aramaic תאומא or תאמא ‎(“twin”), the nickname of one of the Twelve Apostles. In the gospel of John (11:16, 20:24), the Aramaic nickname is also translated into Greek, as δίδυμος ‎(dídumos). Rendered Thomas in the Vulgate, and hence in English Bible translations. Use as a given name since the Middle Ages, e.g. Thomas the Presbyter (7th century), Thomas the Slav (8th century), Thomas of Bayeux (died 1100).

Meaning(s):

-A city in Oklahoma

-A city in West Virginia

-An Apostle, best remembered for doubting the resurrection of Jesus.

-(derogatory Christianity) An infidel (in reference to the doubting Apostle).

-( male name -comes from the Aramaic language-) of biblical origin, popular since the 13th century.

-(last name common patronymic -comes from the language-)

In French

Meaning(s):

-( male name) of biblical origin.

-(last name common patronymic)

In German

Meaning(s):

-( male name) of biblical origin.

-(last name patronymic -comes from the language-)

In Dutch

Meaning(s):

-( male name) of biblical origin.

-(last name patronymic)

In Swedish

Meaning(s):

-( male name), a popular spelling variant of (Tomas).

In Danish

Meaning(s):

-Thomas (biblical figure)

-( male name) of biblical origin.

In Norman

Meaning(s):

-(alternative form of Thonmas -jer).

In Norwegian

Origin: From Vulgate Latin Thomas, from Ancient Greek Θωμᾶς ‎(Thōmâs), from Aramaic ܬܐܘܡܐ or תאומא ‎(“Thomas”), from ܬܐܡܐ or תאמא ‎(“twin”). Recorded as a given name in Norway since the 13th century.

Meaning(s):

-( male name).