Alright, let’s settle it. Is Thoma half Filipino? Grab your tea. Let’s dive into Teyvat and unravel this mystery.
Thoma: A Mondstadter in Inazuma?
First, let’s establish Thoma’s roots. Our blonde housekeeper is from Mondstadt. Yes, freedom and dandelion wine is where Thoma’s journey began. Game descriptions make this clear:
- “Hailing from Mondstadt, Thoma is the sociable and responsible housekeeper for the Kamisato Clan…”
- “Thoma, who was born in Mondstadt, now lives in Inazuma…”
Mondstadt is his birthplace. But life takes us to unexpected places. For Thoma, that place is Inazuma.
- “…and a well-known ‘fixer’ in Inazuma.”
- “Hailing from Mondstadt, Thoma is… a well-known ‘fixer’ in Inazuma.”
He’s not just visiting; he’s become the Kamisato Clan’s housekeeper. But does living in Inazuma make him half-Inazuman? Not really. It’s similar to saying moving to New York makes you half-New Yorker. Intriguing, but not how it works.
The Foreigner Factor and Dog Tags
Things get spicy here. Thoma is a foreigner in Inazuma. How do we know? He’s born in Mondstadt, but those dog tags tell us more.
His dog tags look American, not Japanese. Thus, Thoma is clearly a foreigner, like Traveler.
You read that right. American-style dog tags in a Japan-inspired land. It’s like wearing boots at a samurai convention – very noticeable. This visual cue confirms Thoma’s outsider status, emphasizing his Mondstadt origins.
Decoding the Name: Thoma, Thomas, Tomas
Let’s discuss names. Thoma, Thomas, Tomas – variations of the same name, with diverse origins.
- Hebrew Origin (Twin): Comes from the Aramaic word t’om’a, meaning “twin.” Think of Thomas the Apostle, also called Didymus, which means “twin” in Greek.
- “Thoma is a version of Thomas, from Aramaic meaning ‘twin'”
- “Thomas the Apostle… meaning ‘the Twin'”
- European Roots Galore: Thomas and its variants are popular across Europe.
- “Thomas is common in English, Welsh, Irish, Scottish, French, German, Dutch, and Danish origins.”
- “Tomas is a Scandinavian form…”
- “Romanian and Croatian: from the name Toma equivalent to Thomas.”
- “Italian, French, Polish, Slovak, Hungarian: from a dialect form of Thomas…”
- “Albanian: from Thoma, an equivalent of Thomas.”
- “Arabic: French-influenced Tuma ‘Thomas’.”
- “Tomás is a Spanish, Portuguese, or Irish equivalent.”
- Greek Connection: There’s even a Greek angle.
- “American form of Greek Thomas. Greek: patronymic from Thomas…”
The name “Thoma” does not signal “Filipino,” just as it does not imply “German” or “Irish.” It’s an international name with European roots.
Thoma’s Inazuman Life: Housekeeper and “Fixer”
Next, let’s examine Thoma’s role in Genshin Impact. He’s not just a face with dog tags. He is the housekeeper for the Kamisato Clan.
- “Thoma is the sociable and responsible housekeeper for the Kamisato Clan…”
- “Thoma’s title in the Kamisato Clan is ‘housekeeper,’ responsible for cleaning and cooking.”
He’s the glue holding the Kamisato household together. But wait! He is also a renowned “fixer” in Inazuma.
- “Thoma is… a well-known ‘fixer’ in Inazuma.”
This means he manages problems and ensures smooth operations behind the scenes. A multi-talented man, our Thoma.
Kamisato Kinship and Ships
His relationships within the Kamisato Clan are impressive.
- Ayato and Ayaka: Both siblings respect him highly. Ayaka views him as another brother.
- “His father Tome is the housekeeper of the Kamisato Clan. He’s regarded as a loyal employee by Ayato and residents of Inazuma.”
- “Ayaka considers Thoma a dear friend and believes he can always cheer her up. She sees him as family despite their status differences.”
Since it’s the internet, shipping is natural. ThomaTo (Thoma x Ayato) is popular, sometimes depicting Ayato as a gender-bent Ayaka. For those who ship ThomaTo, Ayamiya (Ayaka x Yoimiya) follows as a package deal. Love in Teyvat is complex.
- “Ayato’s ship with Thoma gained popularity before his reveal, with illustrations showing him as a genderbent version of Ayaka. Fans who ship ThomaTo typically also ship Ayamiya.”
Then we have Thomiyo (Thoma x Yoimiya). Fun fact: their Korean voice actors are married!
- “The Korean VAs of Thoma and Yoimiya are married in real life and voiced Yoimiya’s character together.”
- “They share pyro powers; Thoma provides shields for Yoimiya’s DPS.”
The pyro power couple! Other ships include Thomaya (Thoma x Ayaka) and ThomaLumi (Thoma x Lumine).
- “List # portmanteaus: 416 Thoma & Ayato gen; 360 Thomaya het; 355 Ayaka & Thoma gen; 113 ThomaLumi het; 3 more rows”
Genshin’s Worldly Inspirations
To understand Thoma’s background, we can peek at the inspirations behind Genshin Impact’s nations.
- Inazuma = Japan: This one’s clear. Inazuma reflects Japan’s architecture and cherry blossoms. The name Inazuma (稲妻) translates to “lightning bolt” in Japanese.
- “Japanese Inazuma (稲妻) means ‘lightning bolt’…”
- Fontaine = France: Fontaine brings French vibes to Teyvat in version 4.0.
- “In Genshin Impact 4.0, Fontaine takes inspiration from France.”
- Snezhnaya = Russia: Snezhnaya draws from Tsarist and Soviet Russia, especially Siberia.
- “Snezhnaya seems inspired by Soviet Russia and Siberia for its landscape.”
- Natlan = Diverse Indigenous Cultures: Natlan showcases influences from Pre-Columbian America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Oceania.
- “Natlan appears inspired by various indigenous cultures from Pre-Columbian Latin America to Sub-Saharan Africa.”
Mondstadt, Thoma’s homeland, reflects Germany broadly. Given this, his Western name and dog tags suggest a European background.
Other Genshin Ethnicities: A Quick Glance
While we explore Genshin’s ethnicities, let’s look at a few others:
- Kaeya = Indian/Khaenri’ahn?: Kaeya’s name has Indian roots; his Khaenri’ahn ties add depth to his identity.
- “The name Kaeya has Indian origins.”
- Amber = Quarter-Liyuean: Amber has Liyuean heritage from her grandfather.
- “Amber’s grandfather hails from Liyue, making her a quarter-Liyuean by ethnicity.”
- Xinyan = Blasian: Xinyan is considered Blasian by some fans due to her mixed heritage.
- “Xinyan is Blasian, and I have proof.”
- Fatui = Snezhnayan: The Fatui come from Snezhnaya as representatives of the Tsaritsa.
- “Hailing from Snezhnaya, the Fatui serve as political representatives.”
Now returning to our initial question: Is Thoma half-Filipino? While there’s no direct game confirmation.
His design and origins lean towards European influences. However, Genshin Impact invites interpretation. Perhaps Thoma’s Mondstadt holds diverse cultural influences yet to explore. Or maybe he enjoys adobo during his journeys. Until Hoyoverse reveals “Thoma’s Ancestry,” it remains an intriguing mystery and fan theories.
