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Tomé is a Portuguese given name and surname, equivalent to Thomas in English. It is widely used in Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking regions, including Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, and Cape Verde. The name derives from the Latin Thomas, which ultimately comes from the Aramaic Ta'oma' meaning "twin."

Geographically and culturally, the form Tomé appears in names linked to Portuguese history and Catholic tradition.

Historically, the name has appeared in notable individuals, such as Tomé de Sousa (c. 1503–1573), a Portuguese

In summary, Tomé serves as a culturally significant given name and surname within Portuguese-speaking cultures and

The
city
and
country
name
São
Tomé
(Saint
Thomas)
are
used
for
the
capital
of
the
island
nation
of
São
Tomé
and
Príncipe,
located
in
the
Gulf
of
Guinea.
The
nation’s
name
and
its
capital
reflect
the
Christian
saint’s
designation
in
Portuguese,
a
legacy
of
early
European
exploration
and
colonization
in
the
15th
century.
statesman
who
served
as
the
first
governor-general
of
Brazil
and
founded
the
city
of
Salvador
in
1549.
As
a
surname,
Tomé
is
common
across
Lusophone
communities
and
appears
in
various
fields,
including
sports,
politics,
and
the
arts.
also
features
in
place
names
tied
to
Saint
Thomas.
The
form
connects
linguistic
heritage
with
historical
and
geographical
uses
across
the
Lusophone
world.