US Popularity:11710
Origin:Hungarian
Other Origin(s):Aramaic, Sanskrit
Meaning:Twin; Darkness
Tamas is a gender-neutral name of Hungarian and Sanskrit origin. Coming from the Aramaic name Thomas, it translates to “twin”—a great choice if baby’s a Gemini or joining your family alongside a sibling. Tamas also has Sanskrit roots, meaning “darkness.” While it may initially sound negative, the dark can symbolize many different things, including mystery and the night. If you want to encourage baby to embrace their dark, spooky side, the name Tamas is sure to do the trick.

Tamas Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2013
#31562
in 2013
- 9245
from 2012
In comparison to the previous year's data
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