Tomaz

The first name Tomaz (Tomaž) is a Slovenian variant of the biblical name Thomas, which means 'the twin'. Its origins can be found in Old Aramaic, where it derives from the Aramaic term te'oma (תאומא), which also means 'the twin'.

What does the name Tomaz mean?

Tomaz (Tomaž) is a male first name considered a Slovenian derivation of the biblical name Thomas, literally meaning 'the twin'. The roots of the name lie in Old Aramaic, derived from the Aramaic te'oma (תאומא). The name Tomaz and its variants gained popularity in the Middle Ages due to the veneration of the holy apostle Thomas. In Portuguese-speaking regions, the old spelling Tomaz is occasionally used instead of Tomás. Variants include Thom, Thome, Thommes, Thomson, Thommy, and Tomaz. Other variations are Tom, Toma, Tomas, Tomasz, Tomaso, Tomasso, Tomi, Tomic, Tomislaw, Tomislav, Tome, Tomek, Tomos, Tommaso, Tommi, Tommie, Tommy, Toms, Toomas, Tuomas, Tumasch, Tuomo, Tamas, Tamati, Tamhas, and Maas.

Where does the name Tomaz come from?

The origin of the name Tomaz is Old Aramaic with the meaning 'the twin'. The word component te'oma stands for 'the twin' (Old Aramaic). The name is common in the Slovenian language.

How do you pronounce Tomaz?

The pronunciation of Tomaz is two syllables and features a distinctive ending. It is pronounced as 'To-maz' [ˈtoːmas] or [ˈtɔmas], with the dark 'o' at the beginning giving the sound volume. The second syllable, containing an open 'a', adds warmth to the pronunciation. The s- or z-sound at the end provides a precise and slightly tense contour. Tomaz has an international and powerful sound - a name with a clear silhouette, harmonious sound curve, and confident presence.

When is the name day of Tomaz?

The name day for Tomaz is celebrated on January 11, January 28, March 21, May 3, June 22, July 3, October 6, December 21, and December 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Tomaz is a rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,904th. When considering global popularity, it shows that Tomaz occurs with varying frequency in different countries.

Famous people

• Leandro Tomaz Perez (football player from Brazil)
• Rodrigues Tomaz da Silva Almeida Viniciu (Brazilian footballer)
• Tomaz Bolcina (Slovenian basketball player)
• Tomaz Cerkovnik (Slovenian alpine skier)
• Tomaz Cizman (Slovenian alpine skier)
• Tomaz Jemc (alpine skier from Slovenia)
• Tomaz Lepsa (ice hockey player from Yugoslavia)
• Tomaz Morais (rugby player from Angola)
• Tomaz Pengov (Yugoslav poet)
• Tomaz Pirih (Slovenian rower)
• Tomaz Pisanski (Slovenian mathematician)
• Tomaz Ribas (Portuguese writer)
• Tomaz Salamun (Slovenian poet)
• Tomaz Vieira Da Cruz (Portuguese poet)