Find out how popular the first name Tamas has been for the last 32 years (from 1982 to 2013) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tamas by gender

Based on the last 32 years of data, Tamas is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2013, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Tamas.

The history of the first name Tamas

The name Tamas has its origins in Hungarian and Sanskrit languages. In Hungarian, it is derived from the word "tamas," which means "support" or "steadfast." This name was common among the Magyar people of Hungary during the Middle Ages.

In Sanskrit, the name Tamas is derived from the word "tamas," which means "darkness" or "ignorance." It is one of the three gunas (qualities) in Hindu philosophy, representing inertia, ignorance, and darkness. The name was used in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Bhagavad Gita.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tamas is from the 11th century, when a Hungarian nobleman named Tamas Vata was mentioned in historical records. In the 13th century, Tamas Bakócz was a Hungarian cardinal and statesman who played a significant role in the politics of the Kingdom of Hungary.

In the 16th century, Tamas Nadasdy was a Hungarian nobleman and military leader known for his role in the Ottoman-Hungarian Wars. He is considered one of the greatest Hungarian military commanders of his time.

In the 19th century, Tamas Erdödi was a Hungarian poet and writer who contributed to the development of Hungarian literature. He is best known for his romantic poetry and his translations of works by Shakespeare and other English authors.

Another notable figure with the name Tamas is Tamas Darnyi, a Hungarian swimmer who won multiple Olympic medals in the 1980s and 1990s. He is considered one of the greatest Hungarian swimmers of all time.

Tamas Blummer, born in 1938, is a Hungarian-American mathematician and computer scientist. He is known for his contributions to the field of computer graphics and his work on the mathematical foundations of computer graphics.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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