Хома́
Xomámasculine
The English name Thomas can be translated into Ukrainian as Хома́ (Xomá). Wiktionary also lists Фома́ (Fomá) and Тома (Toma).
Meaning: given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Хома́ | Xomá | masculine |
| Фома́ | Fomá | masculine |
| Тома | Toma | masculine |
These forms are used as masculine given names to represent the name Thomas.
Which one should you use?
Хома́ is a colloquial or folk version of the name, while Тома is a casual, familiar form. Фома́ is another variation of the name.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Тома is an informal version, whereas Хома́ is a more colloquial or folk version of the name.
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing Thomas directly, the name changes to the vocative case Томасе.
How do you pronounce it?
Xomá
Did you know?
- The name Хома́ is famously used in the Ukrainian phrase 'be like Хома́', referring to someone who is slow to believe things or stubbornly doubts the truth.
- While 'Thomas' is purely masculine in English, the short form Тома can occasionally be used as a diminutive for feminine names like Тамара.
- The shift from 'T' in 'Thomas' to 'Kh' in Хома́ is a result of historical linguistic patterns in how certain Greek and Hebrew sounds were adapted into Slavic tongues.
Examples in context
- Ти не пінгвін, Томасе.You're not a penguin, Thomas.This sentence shows the use of the vocative case Томасе in an address.Tatoeba #8161926 by deniko, translation #6141844 by jamesbcn
- "Томас, я вагітна." "Хто батько? Я?""Thomas, I'm pregnant." "Who's the father? I?"Tatoeba #6134135 by oromashka, translation #6133482 by carlosalberto
- Томас відчув, як його телефон завібрував.Thomas felt his phone vibrate.Tatoeba #6134116 by oromashka, translation #6134020 by Blabla
- Томас, дякую за вашу допомогу.Thomas, thank you for your assistance.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Natalia is introducing her friend to Dmytro.
- Наталія NataliiaДмитро, познайомся, це Хома́.Dmytro, poznayomysya, tse Khoma.Dmytro, meet Khoma.
- Дмитро DmytroПривіт, Хома́! Радий тебе бачити.Pryvit, Khoma! Radyy tebe bachyty.Hi, Khoma! Glad to see you.
- Наталія NataliiaВін приїхав до нас у гості.Vin pryyikhav do nas u hosti.He came to visit us.
- Дмитро DmytroЦе чудово, ласкаво просимо!Tse chudovo, laskavo prosymo!That's great, welcome!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thomas” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
