Scottish Gaelic boy name
Tàmhas Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Tàmhas means twin. The Scottish Gaelic form of Thomas, from an Aramaic word meaning twin
Tàmhas is the Scottish Gaelic form of Thomas, with roots in the Aramaic word for twin. The name has a well-known English relation in Tavish, and Hamish, a form of James, belongs to the same pattern of names that Gaelic gave to English. The Gaelic spelling uses a grave accent over the a, and the mh is pronounced as a v. It is rare today but has a lively sound, and would give a classic name a different twist. Tam is a familiar Scottish pet form.
Variants of Tàmhas
ThomasTavishTammasTamas
Tàmhas popularity: Ireland vs the US
Tàmhas does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tàmhas mean?
Tàmhas means "twin". The Scottish Gaelic form of Thomas, from an Aramaic word meaning twin.
How do you pronounce Tàmhas?
Tàmhas is pronounced TAH-vus.
What is the origin of Tàmhas?
Tàmhas is of Scottish Gaelic origin. The Scottish Gaelic form of Thomas, from an Aramaic word meaning twin.