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Name Origin

Thomas is a given name of Aramaic origin, meaning 'twin'. It is derived from the Aramaic name תאומא (T'oma), which was borne by one of Jesus' twelve apostles.

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Famous People

Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274)

Philosopher and Theologian

  • Developed influential theories on natural law and the existence of God
  • Key figure in Scholasticism

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)

Politician

  • Primary author of the Declaration of Independence
  • Third President of the United States

Thomas Edison (1847-1931)

Inventor and Businessman

  • Invented the phonograph and practical incandescent light bulb
  • Held over 1,000 patents

Thomas More (1478-1535)

Lawyer, Philosopher, Author

  • Wrote Utopia, a influential work of Renaissance literature
  • Served as Lord Chancellor of England

Thomas Paine (1737-1809)

Political Activist and Writer

  • Author of Common Sense, a pamphlet that helped inspire the American Revolution
  • Advocate for democracy and republicanism

Thomas Mann (1875-1955)

Novelist and Essayist

  • Won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1929
  • Known for novels such as Buddenbrooks, The Magic Mountain, and Death in Venice

Thomas Sowell (1930-)

Economist and Social Theorist

  • Known for his conservative viewpoints on economics and social issues
  • Authored numerous influential books