Toma (name)

In European and Assyrian usage, the name Toma is a version of Thomas, originating from Aramaic t’om’a, meaning twin.[1]

In Russian language it is a diminutive of the female given name Tamara.[2]

In Japan, it is a male name of a different origin. The meaning will vary by which kanji are used to write this name. There is also a Japanese surname name Tōma.

  1. ^ "Thomas | Etymology of the name Thomas by etymonline". www.etymonline.com. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
  2. ^ Benson, Morton (1967). Dictionary of Russian Personal Names. University of Pennsylvania Press. p. 167. ISBN 978-0-8122-7452-3.