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Thomasa

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How to Pronounce Thomasa

Pronounced toh-MAH-suh /toʊˈmɑsə/Medium

Meaning: A feminine form of Thomas, from the Aramaic te'oma meaning twin; it adds a feminine -a ending to the classic apostolic name, in the manner of Thomasina.Medium

In 30 seconds: Thomasa is a feminine form of Thomas, from the Aramaic word for twin, formed by adding a soft -a ending like a shorter Thomasina.
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Origin MediumAramaic
MeaningA feminine form of Thomas, from the Aramaic te'oma meaning twin; it adds a feminine -a ending to the classic apostolic name, in the manner of Thomasina.
U.S. rank (1992)#15414 ↘ Falling
1992 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 304
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196319211992

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Thomasa is a feminine form of Thomas, from the Aramaic te'oma, twin. Feminizing classic male names with an -a was a familiar habit, and Thomasa sits beside the fuller Thomasina.

It stayed rare, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at most, scattered across the twentieth century. A woman named Thomasa around its early-nineteen-sixties showing would be in her mid-sixties today.

Did you know? Thomas comes from the Aramaic for twin, a nickname for the apostle also called Didymus, which is Greek for the same thing.
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Thomasa — General reference on Thomas (Aramaic te'oma, twin) and feminine forms like Thomasina.

Variations

ThomasinaThomasineTomasa

Nicknames

TommieThomasina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Thomasa mean?

Thomasa is a feminine form of Thomas, from the Aramaic te'oma meaning twin.

How do you pronounce Thomasa?

It is said toh-MAH-suh, with the stress on the middle syllable.

Is Thomasa a boy or girl name?

Thomasa is used as a girl's name, a feminine form of Thomas.

How popular is the name Thomasa?

Thomasa was always rare, given to only a couple dozen girls a year, scattered across the twentieth century.

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