Standard spelling
托马斯
Tuō mǎ sī
The standard Chinese spelling of Thomas.
- 托
- to support; a common name sound
- 马
- horse; a common name sound
- 斯
- a common name sound
Recognised as Thomas by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
Thomas in Chinese
In Chinese, Thomas is written 托马斯 (Tuō mǎ sī), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 天明 (Tiān míng): a Chinese-style name meaning daybreak.
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托马斯
Tuō mǎ sī
Thomas
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
天明
Tiān míng
A Chinese-style name meaning daybreak.
- 天
- sky, heaven
- 明
- bright
Echoes the “T-m” in Thomas and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
天
Tiān
A single character meaning the sky, heaven.
- 天
- sky, heaven
Simple and strong for a small tattoo.
Where Thomas comes from.
Thomas comes from the Aramaic word for “twin”. Thomas was one of the twelve apostles.
Famous Thomass in Chinese
- Thomas Edisoninventor托马斯·爱迪生
About Thomas in Chinese
What does the name Thomas mean?
Thomas comes from the Aramaic word for “twin”. Thomas was one of the twelve apostles.
How do you say Thomas in Chinese?
Thomas is written 托马斯 and pronounced Tuō mǎ sī. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Recognised as Thomas by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
What does 天明 mean?
天明 (Tiān míng) is a Chinese-style name for Thomas: a Chinese-style name meaning daybreak. 天 means “sky, heaven”, 明 means “bright”.
Which version of Thomas is best for a tattoo?
托马斯 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 天明 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.