Tomo

Tomo is a Croatian short form of the name Thomas. In translation, this name means "the twin."

What does the name Tomo mean?

The name Tomo is a Croatian diminutive of Thomas and translates to "the twin." The origins of the name are found in the ancient Aramaic word te'oma (תאומא) for "the twin." Additionally, Tomo is also used as a diminutive of Tomislav. Due to the veneration of Saint Thomas the Apostle, who was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, the name has spread worldwide since the Middle Ages. Other variants of the name include Tommes, Thommes, Tomaso, Tom, Tomy, Tommy, and Tommi.

Where does the name Tomo come from?

The name Tomo has ancient Aramaic roots and means "the twin."

How do you pronounce Tomo?

The pronunciation of Tomo is two syllables and has a harmonious sound. It is pronounced as "To-mo" [ˈtoːmo], with the repetition of the dark "o" creating a smooth and pleasant sound movement. The open ending enhances the gentle, approachable effect of the name. Tomo conveys a friendly and international feeling - a name with clear structure, calm energy, and a sympathetic aura.

When is the name day of Tomo?

The name days for Tomo 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, Tomo is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2011 at 2,275th. In the last ten years, Tomo has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,544th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,270th.

Famous people

• Tomo Cesen (Slovenian mountaineer)
• Tomo Gluic (Croatian football player)
• Tomo Kriznar (Slovenian writer)
• Tomo Milicevic (guitarist (30 Seconds to Mars))
• Tomo Morimoto (long-distance runner from Japan)
• Tomo Muranaka (Japanese actor)
• Tomo Otosaka (baseball player)
• Tomo Saeki (Japanese actor)
• Tomo Sakurai (Japanese actor)
• Tomo Sokota (Croatian footballer)
• Tomo Sugawara (Japanese footballer)
• Tomo Vladimirski (painter from Macedonia)
• Tomo Vuksic (bishop from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Tomo Yanagishita (Japanese actor)
• Tomo Yasuda (American musician)