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Toma
How to Pronounce Toma
Pronounced TOH-mah /ˈtoʊ.mɑ/Medium
Meaning: Romanian/Slavic form of Thomas — from Aramaic Te'oma, 'a twin'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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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.
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What does the name Toma mean?
Toma is the Romanian/Slavic Thomas — Aramaic 'a twin'.
How do you pronounce Toma?
It's said TOH-mah /ˈtoʊ.mɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
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.