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Tamsin

A shortened form derived from Thomasina, the feminine version of the Latin name Thomas, which comes from the Aramaic word for "twin".

Meaning and origin

Tamsin is a Cornish abbreviation of Thomasina that became established as an independent given name in the English tradition.

How to pronounce Tamsin

English (US)TAM-zin /ˈtæmzɪn/

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