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Tommasa

“twin”

About the name Tommasa

Tommasa is the feminine form of Tommaso, the Italian equivalent of Thomas. The name comes from the Aramaic te’oma, meaning twin. In the Gospel of John, the apostle Thomas is also called Didymus, the Greek word for twin, and he is remembered for doubting the resurrection until he could see the wounds of Jesus. Tommasa is a traditional Italian name found especially in southern regions, where it often honored a grandfather named Tommaso. Tomasa is the Spanish form, while English uses Thomasina and the Cornish contraction Tamsin.

Meaning
twin
Origin
Italian
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
tohm-MAH-sah(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Tomasa
  • Thomasina
  • Tommasina

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Middle names for Tommasa

  • Tommasa Maria
  • Tommasa Elena
  • Tommasa Rose
  • Tommasa Grace
  • Tommasa Lucia

Questions about Tommasa

What does Tommasa mean?
Tommasa is an Italian name meaning "twin".
How do you pronounce Tommasa?
Tommasa is pronounced tohm-MAH-sah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Tommasa?
Variants of Tommasa include Tomasa, Thomasina, Tommasina.

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