Thomas.
An infidel or doubter.
Meaning & usage
An infidel or doubter.
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Middle English Thomas, from Latin Thōmās m (as in the Vulgate), from Ancient Greek Θωμᾶς m (Thōmâs), the Biblical Greek transcription of Aramaic תאומא or תאמא (“twin”), the nickname of one of the Twelve Apostles. In the gospel of John (11:16, 20:24), the Aramaic nickname is also translated into Greek, as δίδυμος m (dídumos). Used as a given name since the Middle Ages, e.g. Thomas the Presbyter (7th century), Thomas the Slav (8th century), Thomas of Bayeux (died 1100). (infidel or doubter): In reference to the doubting Apostle.
An Apostle, best remembered for doubting the resurrection of Jesus.
A male given name from Aramaic of biblical origin, popular since the 13th century.
A common surname originating as a patronymic.
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Bureau County, Illinois.
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Daviess County, Indiana.
A number of places in the United States: A city in Custer County, Oklahoma.
A number of places in the United States: A ghost town in Linn County, Oregon.
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Hamlin County, South Dakota.
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Virginia.
A number of places in the United States: A former community in King County, Washington.
A number of places in the United States: A minor city in Tucker County, West Virginia.
A number of places in the United States: A number of townships in the United States, listed under Thomas Township.
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Middle English Thomas, from Latin Thōmās m (as in the Vulgate), from Ancient Greek Θωμᾶς m (Thōmâs), the Biblical Greek transcription of Aramaic תאומא or תאמא (“twin”), the nickname of one of the Twelve Apostles. In the gospel of John (11:16, 20:24), the Aramaic nickname is also translated into Greek, as δίδυμος m (dídumos). Used as a given name since the Middle Ages, e.g. Thomas the Presbyter (7th century), Thomas the Slav (8th century), Thomas of Bayeux (died 1100). (infidel or doubter): In reference to the doubting Apostle.
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