Indian name meaning

Thomas

♂ Boy

Tho·mas · 2 syllables

A twin

Origin
Aramaic
Most used by
Christian families
Commonly used in
Christian families across India
How common is this name?Rare

From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).

6
Name number 6 · The Nurturer

Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.

Chaldean letter values for Thomas
Thomas
457413

4 + 5 + 7 + 4 + 1 + 3 = 24, then 2 + 4 = 6. So Thomas carries the name number 6.

About the name Thomas

Thomas is a boy's name of Aramaic origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “A twin.”

Spoken aloud it is Tho·mas — 2 syllables. Thomas is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Thomas mean?

Thomas means “A twin.” It is a boy's name of Aramaic origin.

Is Thomas a boy or a girl name?

Thomas is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.

What is the origin and religion of the name Thomas?

Thomas is of Aramaic origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.

How do you pronounce Thomas?

Thomas has 2 syllables and is said as Tho·mas.

What is the numerology number of the name Thomas?

In the Chaldean system, Thomas has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”

Is Thomas a common name in India?

Thomas does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.

What names go well with Thomas?

For a sister to Thomas, families often stay within the same Aramaic naming tradition — Martha all pair naturally with it.

Which names sound similar to Thomas?

Tejas, Shreyas, Elias or Paras share Thomas's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.

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