Tommaso
/tomˈma.zo/
The English name Thomas is translated into Italian as Tommaso.
Meaning: given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Tommaso is the most common Italian equivalent of the name Thomas used in formal contexts, while Tommasuccio is an affectionate, informal variation of the name Tommaso.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /tomˈma.zo/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, a person who is stubborn or refuses to believe something without proof is called a San Tommaso, after the biblical Saint Thomas.
- In some regional Italian dialects, the name Tommaso can be shortened to Maso, which is an entirely different sound from the English 'Tom'.
- The name Tommaso is the Italian form of a name that traces back to the Aramaic word for 'twin'.
Examples in context
- Tommaso ha la Bibbia in nove lingue: spagnolo, esperanto, francese, greco, ungherese, inglese, latino, portoghese e russo.Thomas has the Bible in nine languages: Spanish, Esperanto, French, Greek, Hungarian, English, Latin, Portuguese and Russian.This sentence shows the use of Tommaso in a sentence about languages.Tatoeba #10973250 by carlosalberto, translation #10973244 by carlosalberto
- Il re Tommaso e la regina Maria giocavano a scacchi ogni notte nel loro magnifico castello con quattro torri e molti merli.King Thomas and Queen Mary played chess every night in their magnificent castle with four towers and many battlements.This sentence shows how Tommaso is used when referring to a king.Tatoeba #10284389 by carlosalberto, translation #10284351 by carlosalberto
- Tommaso era ateo. Ora sta studiando biochimica e si è convinto che qualcosa come le molecole di DNA e RNA non possono essere il prodotto di leggi e forze naturali generate dal Big Bang.Thomas was an atheist. Now he is studying biochemistry and has become convinced that something like DNA and RNA molecules cannot be the product of natural laws and forces generated by the Big Bang.This sentence shows the use of Tommaso when discussing a person's beliefs.Tatoeba #10583790 by carlosalberto, translation #10583662 by carlosalberto
- Buongiorno, Tommaso!Good morning, Thomas!
- Ciao, Tommy!Hi, Tommy!
- Ehi, Tom!Hey, Tom!
- Sei un bravo amico, Tommasuccio!You are a good friend, Thomas!
- Buonasera, Tommaso! Come stai?Good evening, Thomas! How are you?
- Ciao, Tommy! Hai voglia di uscire stasera?Hi, Tommy! Do you feel like going out tonight?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- AlessandroConosci Tommaso?Do you know Tommaso?
- SofiaSì, è un mio caro amico.Yes, he is a dear friend of mine.
- AlessandroÈ una persona molto simpatica.He is a very nice person.
- SofiaConcordo pienamente con te.I completely agree with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thomas” translations and entries Tommaso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Tommaso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
