Tommaso

The first name Tommaso, as well as the variants Tomaso and Tomasso, is an Italian form of the biblical name Thomas. Translated into German, it means 'the twin'.

What does the name Tommaso mean?

The name Tommaso is, like the forms Tomaso and Tomasso, an Italian derivation of the biblical Thomas. The direct translation into German is 'the twin'. Its roots lie in the Old Aramaic language and come from the Aramaic word te'oma (תאומא), which means 'like oneself' or 'to resemble oneself'. The spread of the name dates back to the Middle Ages when Saint Thomas the Apostle was venerated. In addition to being used as a first name, Tommaso is also found as a surname. Other variants include Thom, Thome, Thommes, Thomson, Thommy, and Thomaz. Altered forms include Tom, Toma, Tomas, Tomasz, Tomaz, Tomi, Tomic, Tomislaw, Tomislav, Tome, Tomek, Tomos, Tommi, Tommie, Tommy, Toms, Toomas, Tuomas, Tumasch, Tuomo, Tamas, Tamati, Tamhas, and Maas.

Where does the name Tommaso come from?

The name Tommaso has Old Aramaic roots and means 'the twin'. The Old Aramaic word te'oma stands for 'the twin'. The language from which the name originates is Italian.

How do you pronounce Tommaso?

The name Tommaso is pronounced with three syllables and has a soft rhythm. The pronunciation 'Tom-ma-so' [tomˈmaːzo] has a distinctive emphasis due to the double consonant in the middle. The open vowel in the second syllable gives the name a pleasant warmth. The ending '-so' sounds round and melodic. This makes Tommaso lively, charming, and friendly – sonorous and present.

When is the name day of Tommaso?

The name days for Tommaso are celebrated on January 11, January 28, March 21, May 3, June 22, July 3, October 6, December 21, and December 29.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Tommaso enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,751 on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 1946, reaching 207. In the past ten years, Tommaso has been given as a first name about 190 times, placing it at 1,629 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,725.

Nicknames & pet names

Maso / Masso / Tom / Tomma / Tommy / Tomsi

Famous people

• Tommaso Barnabei (painter from Italy)
• Tommaso Belli (character in the Italian series 'The Mountain Police')
• Tommaso Bernardo Gaffi (Italian composer)
• Tommaso Bianchi (Italian footballer)
• Tommaso Boggio (mathematician from Cuba)
• Tommaso Bona (painter from Italy)
• Tommaso Casini (historian from Italy)
• Tommaso Ceccarelli (Italian footballer)
• Tommaso Dattoma (footballer from Italy)
• Tommaso de Cavalieri (Italian draftsman)
• Tommaso de Vigilia (painter from Italy)
• Tommaso Del Mazza (architect from Italy)
• Tommaso Dossi (Italian painter)
• Tommaso Geraci (artist from Italy)
• Tommaso Landolfi (writer from the USA)
• Tommaso Leccisotti (historian from Italy)
• Tommaso Lequio di Assaba (Italian rider)
• Tommaso Marchesi (composer from Italy)
• Tommaso Maria Napoli (Italian architect)
• Tommaso Marolda (Italian football player)