♀ Name Dorkas

Q: What does the name Dorkas mean?

Dorkas means 'gazelle', 'antelope' or 'roe' (from ancient Greek 'δορκᾰ́ς/dorkás').

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Dorkas is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Dorkas come from?

Dorkas is a German, Dutch and Afrikaans form of the name Dorcas, that is of ancient Greek origin. Dorkas is the Greek translation of the name Tabitha in the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament.

What does the name Dorkas mean?

Dorkas means “gazelle”, “antelope” or “roe” (from ancient Greek “δορκᾰ́ς/dorkás”).

Pronunciation of Dorkas

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Variants

Dorcas

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Popularity of the name Dorkas

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