Dorcas

Gender Feminine
Usage Biblical, English (African)
Scripts Δορκάς(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈdɔɹ.kəs/(American English) /ˈdɔː.kəs/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Derived from Greek δορκάς (dorkas) meaning "gazelle". This is the Greek translation of the name Tabitha in the New Testament (see Acts 9:36). At present it is most commonly used in English-speaking Africa.

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Other Languages & CulturesDorkas(Biblical Greek)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024