Thomas — meaning in English

English meaning

• Thomas name A common male given name, from the Aramaic word for "twin", popular since biblical times.

Senses

Thomas is used for these senses in English:

• Thomas An Apostle, best remembered for doubting the resurrection of Jesus.
• Thomas A en given name of biblical origin, popular since the 13th century.

Thomas — full definition

1. name A common male given name, from the Aramaic word for "twin", popular since biblical times.
2. noun A "doubting Thomas" — someone who is skeptical and hard to convince without proof.

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