Thomas

Meaning

Noun

An infidel or doubter.

Name

1. An Apostle, best remembered for doubting the resurrection of Jesus.
2. A male given name from Aramaic of biblical origin, popular since the 13th century.
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Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈtɒ.məs/

Etymology

From Middle English Thomas, from Latin Thōmās (as in the Vulgate), from Ancient Greek Θωμᾶς (Thōmâs), the Biblical Greek transcription of Aramaic תאומא or תאמא (“twin”), the nickname of one of the Twelve Apostles.
In the gospel of John (11:16, 20:24), the Aramaic nickname is also translated into Greek, as δίδυμος (dídumos). Used as a given name since the Middle Ages, e.g. Thomas the Presbyter (7th century), Thomas the Slav (8th century), Thomas of Bayeux (died 1100).
(infidel or doubter): In reference to the doubting Apostle.

Sentences

He is the brother of Bristol Rovers player Dominic Thomas who retired through injury .