Toma (name)

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

It is also a female name, derived from Tamar, a Hebrew Bible name. In particular, in Russian language it is a diminutive of the name Tamara.

In Japan, it is a male name which is unrelated with the Bible nor "Thomas." The meaning will vary by which kanji are used to write this name. There is also a Japanese surname name Tōma.

People with this surname

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People with this given name

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Fictional characters

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  • Toma Kamijo, main protagonist of A Certain Magical Index

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Thomas | Etymology of the name Thomas by etymonline". www.etymonline.com. Retrieved 2024-07-04.