Toma

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Toma Pronunciation

Toma is pronounced TOH-mah /ˈtoʊ.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: Romanian/Slavic form of Thomas — from Aramaic Te'oma, 'a twin'Medium

In 30 seconds: A twin: Toma is the Romanian/Slavic Thomas — 'a twin'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'TOH-mah').

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Origin MediumAramaic

MeaningRomanian/Slavic form of Thomas — from Aramaic Te'oma, 'a twin'

U.S. rank (2024)#5406 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1974

Total births (all-time)≈ 632

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Toma is the Romanian, Bulgarian, and South Slavic form of Thomas — from Aramaic Te'oma, 'a twin' (the apostle Thomas, called Didymus, 'the twin'). A crisp, classic name across Romania and the Balkans (said 'TOH-mah').

In the U.S. it appears in Romanian and Slavic families. Rare, a-twin at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Thomas means 'a twin' in Aramaic (the apostle Thomas) — Toma is the Romanian, Bulgarian, and Slavic form, crisp and classic (said 'TOH-mah').

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Toma — etymology

Variations

ThomasTomasFoma

Nicknames

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Themes & Styles

Biblical Aramaic Romanian

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If you like Toma…

Tomas— a fellow form

Thomas— the English form

Matei— a companion Romanian boys' name

Luca— another -a European boys' name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Toma?

Toma is pronounced TOH-mah (/ˈtoʊ.mɑ/). Press play above to hear Toma said aloud.

How do you say Toma?

Toma is said TOH-mah (/ˈtoʊ.mɑ/). Press play above to hear Toma said aloud.

What does the name Toma mean?

Toma is the Romanian/Slavic Thomas — Aramaic 'a twin'.

Is Toma a boy or girl name?

Toma is a boy's name.

How popular is Toma?

Toma is a rare name in the U.S.