Toma
Meaning of Toma
Toma is a male name with Russian origins. In Russian, it is pronounced as TOH-mah (/'toma/), while in English, it is pronounced as TOH-muh (/'toʊmə/). Variations of the name include Tom and Thomas.
Looking at data for newborns in the United States of America, Toma has seen some fluctuation in popularity over the years. In recent years, it has been given to around 7 to 24 babies per year. However, in the late 1970s and early 1980s, it experienced a peak in popularity with around 84 babies being named Toma in 1974. It has since become less common, but remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique name for their baby boy.
As for associations, Toma shares similarities with the more popular names Tom and Thomas. These names have long-standing associations with strength, reliability, and leadership. They are timeless classics that have been used across different cultures and time periods. The name Toma can also be seen as a variation or alternative to these well-established names while still maintaining their positive connotations.
Overall, Toma is a charming name with Russian origins that offers an alternative to more popular choices like Tom and Thomas. Its uniqueness makes it stand out while still carrying associations of strength and reliability commonly associated with its variations.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as TOH-mah (/'toma/)
English
- Pronunced as TOH-muh (/'toʊmə/)
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Notable People Named Toma
| Toma T. Socolescu was a prominent Romanian architect known for his influential contributions to Romanian architecture, particularly in the region of Prahova and the city of Ploiești, as well as his significant impact on the cultural life of Romania. |
| Toma Ikuta is a well-known Japanese actor recognized for his roles in popular TV shows and feature films. |
| Toma Zdravković - Tomislav "Toma" Zdravković was a renowned Yugoslav and Serbian pop-folk singer-songwriter and recording artist. |
| Toma Caragiu was a renowned Romanian theatre, television, and film actor. |
| Prince Toma Vučić Perišić was a prominent Serbian politician and military leader during the 19th century, known for his efforts to establish a rule of law and administrative system in Serbia. |
| Toma Enache is a Romanian film director and actor known for directing the first Aromanian language film and being involved in poetry and theatre. |
| Toma Nikiforov is a Belgian judoka who has achieved success in various international competitions, including winning gold at the European Championships in 2018 and 2021. |
| Toma Polyanskyi was a Ukrainian Greek Catholic hierarch who served as the Eparchial Bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Przemyśl, Sambir and Sanok from 1860 to 1867. |
| Toma Popa was a Romanian chess player who won the Romanian Chess Championship in 1948. |
| Toma Macovei, a Romanian native from Ghergheasa, is renowned for his 14-year service as an officer in the Romanian Army and his knighthood for heroism in the fight for Romanian liberation. |
| Toma Simionov is a retired Romanian canoe sprinter who won three Olympic medals and nine medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships. |
| Toma Babić, a Croatian writer and Franciscan priest, is best known for his work "Cvit razlika mirisa duhovnoga," also known as "Babuša," a compilation of religious and philosophical poems and sayings published in 1726. |
| Toma Tudoran, a Romanian equestrian, participated in two events at the 1936 Summer Olympics. |
| Toma Tomov is a retired Bulgarian athlete known for specializing in the 400 meters hurdles. |
