Tuomas is a Finnish male given name, the Finnish form of Thomas. It is a common name in Finland, with over 32,000 bearers as of 2013. The nameday for Tuomas is December 21, which is also the feast day of Saint Thomas the Apostle. Etymology The name derives from the Aramaic word Teʾoma, meaning "twin," which was used as a personal name. It appears in the New Testament as the name of the apostle Thomas, known for doubting Jesus' resurrection until he saw the risen Christ himself (John 20:24-29). The name spread throughout the Christian world due to the apostle's popularity, and in Finland, it took the form Tuomas. Notable Bearers Among the most famous living bearers is Tuomas Holopainen, the musician and songwriter best known as the leader of the symphonic metal band Nightwish. Other notable individuals include: Tuomas Anhava (1927–2001), Finnish poet and writer Tuomas Gerdt (1922–2020), Finnish soldier and Knight of the Mannerheim Cross Tuomas Kantelinen (born 1969), Finnish composer Tuomas Tuominen (born 1968), Finnish sailor Variants The name has several related forms in Finnish, including Tuomas, the variant Tuomo, and the diminutives Tomi and Tommi. In other languages, it corresponds to Thomas (Swedish), Toma (Serbian), Tomàs (Catalan), and many others. Distribution and Popularity Tuomas has been a consistently popular name in Finland, though in recent decades longer forms like Tuomas have been somewhat less common than shorter forms like Tomi and Tommi. Traditionally, the name is associated with the winter solstice, as its nameday falls on the shortest day of the year. Meaning: twin Origin: Aramaic Type: given name (masculine) Usage: Finnish