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Tommi

Tommi is a masculine given name, most commonly used in Finland as the Finnish form of Thomas. The name Thomas itself comes from the Late Latin Thomas, derived from the Greek Didymos, ultimately from the Aramaic Ta'oma' meaning "twin." In Finnish usage, Tommi is typically a full given name rather than a nickname, and it is widely used as the local form of Thomas in Nordic-speaking communities. Outside Finland, Tommi may appear as a variant spelling of Tommy or as a diaspora form of Thomas.

Pronunciation in Finnish commonly rhymes with "tom-mee," with the double m indicating length. In English contexts,

Notable bearers include Tommi Mäkinen, a Finnish former rally driver and four-time World Rally Champion. The

Tommi bears the general characteristics of Nordic given names in the late 20th century, and is most

it
is
often
pronounced
similarly
to
Tommy.
name
is
used
by
other
individuals
in
sports
and
the
arts,
though
such
instances
are
less
widely
documented
internationally.
often
encountered
among
people
born
in
Finland
and
neighboring
regions.
It
remains
a
straightforward,
non-technical
European
given
name
with
historical
roots
in
the
broader
Thomas
family.