Dorcas Name Meaning
The name Dorcas comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Dorcas below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Dorcas Name Meaning
BiblicalDerived from Greek δορκας (dorkas) meaning "gazelle". This is the Greek translation of the name Tabitha in the New Testament (see Acts 9:36).
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