Foma
Fact sheet
- Name
- Foma
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Foma is the Russian variant of the name Thomas, which carries the meaning 'twin'.
What does the name Foma mean?
The meaning of Foma is the Russian form of the name Thomas, which means 'twin'.
Where does the name Foma come from?
The name Foma has its roots in Old Aramaic and is a masculine first name. Its origins are both Old Aramaic and Russian.
How do you pronounce Foma?
Foma is pronounced approximately like 'Foh-ma'.
Popularity
In Germany, Foma is a rather rare first name. It has never appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best placement was in 2015, when it ranked 997th in the name charts in Denmark. In the last ten years, Foma has been used as a first name there less than 10 times, placing it at 2,744 in the ten-year statistics. Between 1985 and 2024, it ranks 4,546th in Denmark.
Famous people
- Foma Ossipowitsch Bogdanowitsch-Dworsche (Russian architect)
Frequently asked questions about the name Foma
What is the meaning of the name Foma?
Foma is the Russian variant of the name Thomas and means 'twin'.
Where does the name Foma come from?
The name has its roots in Old Aramaic and is prevalent in Russian culture.
How popular is the name Foma?
Foma is known in Russia and some Eastern European countries, but is rather rare in other regions.