Boy name
Foma name meaning
“twin”
Foma means “twin.” It is the Russian form of Thomas, whose source is an Aramaic word meaning twin, transmitted through Greek into other languages. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. Thomas and Tomas are related forms, and the name’s central image is the bond between twins.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare
What does Foma mean?
Twin
In Turkish: ikiz
Foma belongs to the same name family as Tomas and Thomas. Its initial consonant reflects the historical Russian treatment of the name. It is associated with the apostle Thomas in Christian tradition. Its underlying meaning is twinship, rather than a meaning inferred from similarly sounding Turkish or Arabic words.
Origin of the name Foma
Foma is the Russian form of Thomas. The name ultimately comes from an Aramaic word meaning ‘twin’, transmitted through Greek.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Foma in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | F |
How to pronounce Foma
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /foma/ |
Is Foma a boy’s name?
Yes, Foma is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Foma does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Foma
FAQ about the name Foma
What is the meaning of Foma?
Foma means “twin”. Foma is the Russian form of Thomas. The name ultimately comes from an Aramaic word meaning ‘twin’, transmitted through Greek.
Is Foma a boy’s name?
Yes, Foma is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Foma in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Foma nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Foma?
Foma is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Foma have?
Foma has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Foma?
Foma does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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