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Irish Baby Name · Boy

Tomás

Pronounced: tum-AWS

Meaning: Twin (Aramaic origin)

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Thomas, Tom, Tommy
Stronghold region
All-Ireland

Overview

The Irish form of Thomas; used in Ireland from the early Christian period through devotion to the apostle. Famous bearer: Tomás Ó Criomhthain, author of 'An tOileánach'.

The story behind Tomás

The standard Irish form of Thomas, used continuously since the medieval period.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; Gaelic form of Thomas.

Did you know?

Tomás Ó Criomhthain wrote 'An tOileánach' — the great Blasket Island autobiography.

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