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).