Thomas
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From Ancient Greek Θωμᾶς, from Aramaic ܬܐܘܡܐ or תאומא (“‘Thomas’”), from ܬܐܡܐ or תאמא (“‘twin’”).
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- Rhymes: -ɒməs
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Thomas
- (derogatory) An infidel (used by Christians in reference to the Apostle).
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Thomas
- (Biblical) An Apostle, best remembered for doubting the resurrection of Jesus.
- A male given name of biblical origin, popular since the 13th century.
- A patronymic surname.
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- 1611, King James Version of the Bible (Authorized Version), John 20:24-25
- But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the LORD. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.
- 1876, Mark Twain, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, ch. VI
- "Becky Thatcher. What's yours? Oh, I know. It's Thomas Sawyer."
- "That's the name they lick me by. I'm Tom when I'm good. You call me Tom, will you?"
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biblical Apostle
given name
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Thomas
- (Biblical) Thomas.
- A male given name of biblical origin.
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Thomas
- A male given name of biblical origin.
- A patronymic surname.
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Thomas m.
- (Biblical) Thomas.
- A male given name of biblical origin.
- A patronymic surname.
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Thomas
- (Biblical) Thomas.
- A male given name of biblical origin.
- A patronymic surname.
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Thomas
- A male given name, a popular spelling variant of Tomas.
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Thomas
- A male given name, a popular spelling variant of Tomas.
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