♂♀ Name Tom – twin

Origin:	Aramaic, Hebrew
Meaning:	twin, innocence, simplicity, the end, completion
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Tom is a classic short form of Thomas and also a Hebrew unisex name with its own meaning. It is best known for its straightforward, timeless feel and for the meaning “twin.”

Where does the name Tom come from?

Tom is the short form of the biblical name Thomas, which is derived from the Aramaic name Te’oma’ (תָּאוֹמָא). Besides, Tom is a Hebrew unisex name.

What does the name Tom mean?

The boy’s name Tom means “twin” in Aramaic. The unisex name Tom is derived from Hebrew “tom” (תום), meaning “innocence,” “simplicity,” “the end,” or “completion”.

Word composition

• Aramaic “te’oma” (תאמא) = twin
• Hebrew “tom” (תום) = innocence, simplicity, the end, completion

Pronunciation of Tom

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Author: Jelka Batteiger

Last updated: 4/21/2026