Tomo

Tomo is a term that can refer to multiple things across languages, disciplines, and contexts. In Japanese, tomo is a given name or nickname; the word 友 means "friend" and commonly appears in names such as Tomoko or Tomoya, though it can also be used as a standalone given name in some cases. In other languages, Tomo can appear as a surname or place name, depending on local naming practices.

In science and technology, tomo is the combining form derived from Greek tomos meaning "slice" and is found in words like tomography, tomograph, and tomographic imaging. The term underpins imaging methods that reconstruct three-dimensional structures from cross-sectional data, including medical CT, MRI-based techniques, and materials science applications. The shorthand tomo is sometimes used informally to refer to tomography or related equipment and software.

In culture, media, and branding, Tomo may appear as a character name, a brand name, or a proper noun in various countries. Because it is short and widely adaptable, it is used in diverse contexts without a fixed single meaning.