Thomas
[藞t蓲m蓹s]Meaning
greek form of the Aramaic name Te示oma, meaning "twin"
Background Story
Thomas is the Greek form of the Aramaic name Te示oma, meaning "twin". In the New Testament it is the name of an apostle, and due to his renown the name came into general use in the Christian world. In England it was used by the Normans and became very popular due to Saint Thomas Becket, a 12th-century archbishop of Canterbury and martyr.
Temperament
Variations
Tommy, Tom
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