Dorcas

The name Dorcas has biblical roots and is derived from the Ancient Greek word dorkás (δορκᾰ́ς), meaning "the deer" or "the gazelle." In the Greek translation of the Bible, Dorcas is used as the equivalent of the Aramaic name Tabita or Tabitha, who was a disciple of Jesus.

What does the name Dorcas mean?

Dorcas is a biblical name whose meaning is derived from the Ancient Greek dorkás (δορκᾰ́ς) and translates to "the deer" or "the gazelle." In the New Testament of the Bible, Dorcas appears as the translation of the Aramaic name Tabita or Tabitha, who is known as a disciple of Jesus. The name is especially common in some African countries, primarily in Kenya and Nigeria. Variants such as Dorkas and Dorcus also exist.

Where does the name Dorcas come from?

The name Dorcas has its origins in Ancient Greek and means "the deer" or "the gazelle." The Ancient Greek form dorkás (δορκᾰ́ς) stands for deer or gazelle. Dorcas is present in various languages, including African and biblical contexts, and is particularly used in Kenya and Nigeria.

How do you pronounce Dorcas?

Dorcas is pronounced approximately like 'Dorkas.'

Popularity

In Germany, Dorcas is a rather rare name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female names. Its best placement was in 2011, when it reached 2,438th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 5,571st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Dorcas ranks 5,234th.

Nicknames & pet names

Dodo / Dorci

Famous people

• Dorcas (character) (member of the 'Uncanny Sisters' from the Netflix series 'Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina')
• Dorcas Meadowes (minor character in 'Harry Potter')