Gender Feminine
Usage Biblical, English (African)
Scripts Pron. /ˈdɔɹ.kəs/ (American English) /ˈdɔː.kəs/ (British English) [key ·simplify]
Meaning & History
Derived from Greek . 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.
Related Names
Other Languages & CulturesDorkas (Biblical Greek)
Popularity
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Entry updated December 1, 2024