Origin, Meaning, And History Of Dorcas
The name Dorcas is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning ‘doe’ or ‘gazelle.’ In the Bible, Dorcas was a woman from Joppa known for her good works and acts of charity. She was also called Tabitha in the Aramaic language.
According to the Book of Acts, the apostle Peter brought Dorcas back to life after she had passed away. She is regarded as a saint by the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and some branches of Protestantism. In Tel Aviv-Jaffa, one can still see the house where she passed away and was resurrected by Saint Peter. When she passed away a second time, she was buried in Jaffa in the gardens of an Orthodox Church.
Common variations of the name Dorcas include Dorcass (Greek), Dorcie (Greek), Dorkas (Greek), Tabatha (English), Tabby, Tibby (English), Tabita (Biblical Latin), Tabea (German), Tabbee (Aramaic), Tabbey (Aramaic), Tabbi (Aramaic), Tabbie (Aramaic), Tabbitha (Aramaic), Tabby (Aramaic), Tabetha (Aramaic), Tabita (Aramaic), and Tabytha (Aramaic).
Dee, Cassy, Darcie, Dorcy, Dorcee, Dolly, Dor, Dia, Dorcky, Dorrie, Dora, Doe, Dorothy, and Dotsy are a few nicknames for the name Dorcas.
There are several fictional characters with the name Dorcas, including Lemuel Dorcas orDoctor Dorcas, a Marvel Comics character; one of the brides in the movie musicalSeven Brides for Seven Brothers(1954); a character in the video gameFire Emblem: The Blazing Blade; a character in the novelStranger in a Strange Land; and a character in the science fiction cycle ofThe Book of the New Sunnovel.
Dorcas Medical Mission is a 21st-century religious-based medical charity organization established in Brooklyn, New York.
There are many notable namesakes of the name Dorcas, includingDorcas Reilly, an American chef who created the recipe for green bean casserole, andDorcas Muthoni, a Kenyan entrepreneur and founder of the software consulting company OPENWORLD LTD.
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Famous People With The Name Dorcas
- Jennie Dorcas FellowsAmerican librarian well-known for her book, Cataloging Rules
- Dorcas DenhartogAmerican skier, finished eighth in the 4 × 5 km relay at the 1988 Winter Olympics
- Dorcas CochranAmerican lyricist and screenwriter, best-known for the song ‘Again,’
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- Dorcas Nakhumicha NdasabaKenyan volleyball player, part of the Kenya women’s national volleyball team.
- Dorcas GyimahGhanaian sprinter, represented Ghana in the 200 meters at the 2015 African Games
Dorcas On The Popularity Chart
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Popularity Over Time
The popularity of the name Dorcas has only slightly decreased in recent years. It was most popular in the late 20th century reaching its peak popularity in 1985 with 45 babies per million getting the name.
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The ranking of the name declined slowly from the 80s reaching its lowest in 2006. However, it improved slightly to reach the 4969th position in 2021.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Dorcas ?
The name dorcas means a female deer and a Gazelle
2. What is the origin of the name Dorcas?
Dorcas originates from the Greek word .
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