Taamusi

Taamusi (ᑖᒧᓯ), Tuumasi (ᑑᒪᓯ), Tomassie and Thomassie are Inuit Christian names originally given to Inuit baptised by missionaries in Kuujjuarapik. These names are used both as first names and surnames. It is derived from English, Thomas.

Taamusi ᑖᒧᓯ
Tuumasi ᑑᒪᓯ
Tomassie
Thomassie
Saint Thomas the Apostle
Pronunciation[ta:.mu.si]
[tu:.ma.si]
GenderMale
Language(s)Inuktitut
Origin
Word/nameAramaic

Examples
  • Taamusi Qumaq (1914-1993), politician and writer
  • Tumasi Quissa (1948-), singer and song-writer
  • Thomassie Mangiok (1983-), graphic designer

References
  • Qumaq, Taamusi (2010). Je veux que les Inuit soient libres du nouveau. Presses de l'Université du Québec. ISBN 978-2-7605-2580-1.
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