Tomas
Meaning of Tomas
Tomas is a strong and timeless name for boys. It has multiple pronunciations across different languages, making it a versatile choice. In American English, Tomas is pronounced as TOH-muhs (/ˈtoʊməs/), while in British English, it is also pronounced as TOH-muhs (/ˈtɒməs/). In Czech, Lithuanian, and Slovak, it is pronounced as TOH-mash (/ˈtomash/), adding an Eastern European flair to the name. In Spanish, the pronunciation is TOH-mahs (/to̞mas̺/). This variation of Thomas has been consistently popular in the United States over the years. While its rank may have fluctuated slightly, Tomas remains well-loved by parents across the country. With a rich history and global appeal, Tomas is a fantastic choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as TOH-mahs (/to̞mas̺/)
Lithuanian
- Pronunced as TOH-mas (/'tɔmas/)
Czech,Slovak
- Pronunced as TOH-mash (/ˈtomash/)
British English
- Pronunced as TOH-muhs (/ˈtɒməs/)
American English
- Pronunced as TOH-muhs (/ˈtoʊməs/)
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Notable People Named Tomas
| Tomas Milian was a Cuban-born actor and singer known for his emotional intensity and humor in starring roles in European genre films. |
| Tomas Tranströmer - Tomas Gösta Tranströmer, a Swedish poet and psychologist, is known for capturing the beauty of nature and infusing his work with a sense of mystery and wonder. |
| Tomas Robert Lindahl is a Swedish-British scientist known for his expertise in cancer research and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2015 for his work on DNA repair. |
| Tomas Avila Sanchez - |
| Tomas Andres Hilliard-Arce is a retired American soccer player. |
| Tomas Žvirgždauskas is a retired Lithuanian football defender who last played for Halmstads BK. |
| Tomas Dimša is a Lithuanian professional basketball player known for his role as a shooting guard for Žalgiris Kaunas in the LKL and the EuroLeague. |
| Tomas Tobé - Tomas Gunnar Tobé is a Swedish politician who has been serving as a Member of the European Parliament since 2019 and previously held the position of party secretary for the Moderate Party. |
| Tomas Laurušas is a renowned Lithuanian chess Grandmaster and three-time Lithuanian Chess Championship winner. |
| Tomas Pontén was a renowned Swedish actor and director. |
| Tomas Danilevičius is a retired Lithuanian professional footballer who also served as the president of the Lithuanian Football Federation. |
| Tomáš Berdych is a Czech former professional tennis player known for reaching the finals of the 2010 Wimbledon Championships and achieving a career-high singles ranking of No. 4 in May 2015. |
| Tomáš Rosický is a retired Czech professional footballer who captained the Czech Republic national team for a decade and now serves as the sports director of AC Sparta Prague. |
| Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk was the first president of Czechoslovakia and is considered the founding father of the country. |
| Tomás Rivera was a Mexican American author, poet, and educator who overcame humble beginnings to become an advocate for education within the Mexican-American community. |
