Tomasa
Meaning of Tomasa
Tomasa is a female name with origins in both Spanish and Italian. In Spanish, it is pronounced as toh-MAH-sah (/to.ˈma.sa/), while in Italian, it is pronounced as toh-MAH-sah (/to.ˈma.za/). The name has variations such as Tomas. Tomasa has been given to baby girls in the United States since at least 1887, with varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent years, it has been a less common choice, ranking around the 9000-15000 range in terms of occurrences. Despite its lower frequency, Tomasa carries a sense of tradition and uniqueness that can make it an appealing choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as toh-MAH-sah (/to.ˈma.sa/)
Italian
- Pronunced as toh-MAH-sah (/to.ˈma.za/)
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Notable People Named Tomasa
| Tomasa Ester Casís was a pioneering Panamanian teacher and women's rights activist, known for founding the first women's cultural society in Panama and advocating for women's equality and suffrage. |
| Tomasa Ortiz Real, also known as Piedad of the Cross, was a Spanish Roman Catholic nun who founded the Salesian Sisters of the Sacred Heart. |
| Doña Tomasa Ttito Condemayta Hurtado de Mendoza was a prominent figure in the indigenous uprising against Spanish colonial rulers in 18th century Peru, serving as a strategist and military officer before being executed for her role in the rebellion. |
| Tomasa Ana Núñez Abreu was a Cuban track and field athlete known for her achievements in the javelin throw, including winning Cuba's first gold medal in the event at the Pan American Games in 1971. |
| Tomasa Yarhui Jacomé is a Bolivian lawyer and politician who made history as the first indigenous government minister in Bolivia. |
| Valeria Cisternas, known as Tomasa Del Real, is a Chilean singer and reggaetón artist, recognized as the "queen of Neoperreo" and a pioneer of the social-media-inspired offshoot of reggaetón. |
| Tomasa Vives Preciado is a Mexican politician who served as Deputy of the LXI Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing Coahuila from 2009 to 2012. |
