"Thomas" meaning in Dutch

See Thomas in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈtoː.mɑs/ Audio: Nl-Thomas.ogg Forms: Tomas [alternative]
Etymology: Inherited from Middle Dutch thomas, from Latin Thōmās m, from Ancient Greek Θωμᾶς m (Thōmâs), from Aramaic תאומא. Etymology templates: {{yesno||i|I}} I, {{glossary|Inherited}} Inherited, {{inh|nl|dum|thomas|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Middle Dutch thomas, {{inh+|nl|dum|thomas}} Inherited from Middle Dutch thomas, {{der|nl|la|Thōmās|g=m}} Latin Thōmās m, {{der|nl|grc|Θωμᾶς|g=m}} Ancient Greek Θωμᾶς m (Thōmâs), {{der|nl|arc|תאומא}} Aramaic תאומא Head templates: {{nl-proper noun|m}} Thomas m
  1. Thomas (biblical figure) Tags: masculine Related terms: Tom, Tomas, Thomasse [surname], Thomassen
    Sense id: en-Thomas-nl-name-nTDEsfz1 Categories (other): Dutch entries with incorrect language header, Biblical characters Disambiguation of Dutch entries with incorrect language header: 31 34 35 Disambiguation of Biblical characters: 49 40 11
  2. a male given name of biblical origin Tags: masculine
    Sense id: en-Thomas-nl-name-94qmycSH Categories (other): Dutch given names, Dutch male given names, Dutch entries with incorrect language header, Biblical characters, Individuals Disambiguation of Dutch entries with incorrect language header: 31 34 35 Disambiguation of Biblical characters: 49 40 11 Disambiguation of Individuals: 32 43 25
  3. a surname originating as a patronymic Tags: masculine
    Sense id: en-Thomas-nl-name-T3OhlWf~ Categories (other): Dutch surnames, Dutch entries with incorrect language header, Biblical characters Disambiguation of Dutch entries with incorrect language header: 31 34 35 Disambiguation of Biblical characters: 49 40 11
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