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Tuomo

Tuomo is a masculine given name used primarily in Finland. It is the Finnish form of Thomas, a name that ultimately derives from the Aramaic word Ta'oma’ meaning “twin,” and was transmitted to Western languages through Greek as Didymos/Didimo.

In Finnish, Tuomo is one of several related forms of the same root. Related names include Tuomas,

Culturally, Tuomo is regarded as a traditional Finnish name with a straightforward, dignified tone. It is most

Notable people with the name have appeared across Finnish society, including in sports, politics, and the arts,

See also: Tuomas, Tommi, Tomi.

the
direct
Finnish
form
of
Thomas,
and
common
diminutives
or
affectionate
variants
such
as
Tommi
and
Tomi.
The
name
has
been
in
use
in
Finland
for
much
of
the
20th
century
and
remains
part
of
the
contemporary
Finnish
naming
landscape,
particularly
among
Finnish-speaking
communities
and
in
Finland’s
diaspora.
commonly
encountered
in
Finland
and
among
Finnish
communities
abroad,
and
it
is
associated
with
the
same
historical
and
linguistic
lineage
as
other
Thomas-derived
names.
reflecting
the
name’s
long-standing
presence
in
Finnish
culture.
Related
names
in
use
outside
Finland
include
variants
such
as
Tuomas,
Tommi,
and
Tomi,
which
share
the
same
root
and
meaning.