Tommaso
Meaning of Tommaso
The name Tommaso is a charming and classic Italian name for boys, pronounced as toh-MAH-soh. It is the Italian variant of the name Thomas, which has roots in Aramaic, meaning "twin." Common variations include Tommy and Thomas. Tommaso carries a rich cultural heritage and is often associated with historical figures such as Saint Thomas Aquinas, an influential philosopher and theologian. Despite its deep-rooted history, the name maintains a contemporary appeal, making it a timeless choice for parents. In the United States, Tommaso remains relatively rare but consistently used over the years, reflecting its unique blend of tradition and modernity. The name's infrequent yet steady appearance in baby name rankings highlights its enduring charm without being overly common.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as toh-MAH-soh (/toːˈma.so/)
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Notable People Named Tommaso
| Tommaso Whitney, known as Tommaso Ciampa in the WWE, is an American professional wrestler currently performing on the Raw brand. |
| Tommaso Campanella, also known as Giovanni Domenico Campanella, was an Italian Dominican friar, philosopher, theologian, astrologer, and poet. |
| Tommaso Villa was an Italian lawyer and politician. |
| Tommaso Salvini was a renowned Italian actor. |
| Tommaso Grossi was an Italian poet and novelist. |
| Tommaso Riccardi, also known as Placido, was an Italian Roman Catholic priest and Benedictine monk who was beatified in 1954. |
| Tommaso Brugnami is an Italian artistic gymnast and the 2023 Junior World Champion on vault. |
| Tommaso Vailatti is an Italian footballer currently playing for Ternana Calcio. |
| Tommaso Marolda is an Italian former footballer and football manager. |
| Tommaso de Stefani, an Italian Renaissance painter, was primarily active in Naples. |
| Tommaso Redi was a late-Baroque Italian painter from Florence. |
| Tommaso d'Aquino, C.R. (1584–1651) was a Roman Catholic prelate and the Bishop of Mottola from 1648 to 1651. |
| Tommaso Rinaldi is an Italian diver who competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics and comes from a family with a strong diving background. |
| Tommaso Badia was an Italian Dominican cardinal. |
| Tommaso Dossi, an Italian painter of the late-Baroque period, is known for his altarpieces and was active in Verona. |
