Boy name
Toma name meaning
“twin”
Toma means “twin” and is a masculine form of Thomas used in several languages. It traces back through Greek to the Aramaic word te’oma, meaning “twin.” In Türkiye, it is used as a boy’s name. Related forms include Thomas and Tom, which share its origin and meaning.
What does Toma mean?
Twin
In Turkish: ikiz
Toma belongs to the same name family as Thomas and Tomas and has a historical association with the apostle Thomas. Its spelling varies between languages. The Turkish police-vehicle acronym supplied in the hint is a separate expression and does not explain this personal name.
Origin of the name Toma
A form of Thomas used in several languages. Its ultimate source is an Aramaic name meaning twin, transmitted through Greek.
How to pronounce Toma
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /toma/ |
Is Toma a boy’s name?
Yes, Toma is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Toma does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Toma
Famous people named Toma
- Toma İstavridis
FAQ about the name Toma
What is the meaning of Toma?
Toma means “twin”. A form of Thomas used in several languages. Its ultimate source is an Aramaic name meaning twin, transmitted through Greek.
Is Toma a boy’s name?
Yes, Toma is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Toma in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Toma nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
How many syllables does Toma have?
Toma has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Toma?
Toma does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Toma?
Notable people named Toma include Toma İstavridis.
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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