Thomas

Herkunft und Bedeutung von Thomas

Thomas is the English, French and German form of Tommaso, rooted in the Aramaic tĕʾōmā, 'twin', which passed into Greek as Thōmas. In Christian tradition it belonged to the apostle Thomas, famous for his doubting. Widespread across the Germanic and Anglo-Saxon world, it is among the most classic and beloved boys' names in England, Germany and France, valued for its quiet elegance and the long history behind it.

Varianten weltweit

Wie Thomas in anderen Sprachen lautet.

Berühmte Persönlichkeiten

• Thomas Edison— Erfinder
• Thomas Mann— Schriftsteller