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Dorcas

Dorcas is a feminine name of Greek origin. Translating to “gazelle,” this name a unique choice if you can already sense that baby will have a spring in their step. Dorcas was also the Greek name for Tabitha, a biblical figure who is seen as a saint in both the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church. Whether you want baby to share your faith or embrace their elegant spirit, the name Dorcas makes for a classic reminder.
Greek Female
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Meaning

Gazelle

Popularity

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Pronunciation

DOR-kus

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Biblical

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Traits

  • Graceful
  • Gentle
  • Elegant
  • Graceful

Compatibility

Dorcas pairs well with classic and timeless names for siblings, adding a touch of uniqueness to the group. As a middle name, it complements shorter first names nicely. Culturally, Dorcas fits well in diverse and multicultural settings.

Graceful Gentle Elegant Graceful

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Dorcas Reilly

Dorcas Reilly

Chef

Born: July 22, 1926 · South Plainfield, New Jersey, USA

Portrait of Dorcas Muthoni

Dorcas Muthoni

Entrepreneur

Born: February 17, 1981 · Nyeri, Kenya

Portrait of Dorcas Shola Fapson

Dorcas Shola Fapson

Actress

Born: January 4, 1991 · London, England

Portrait of Dorcas Coppin

Dorcas Coppin

Singer

Born: September 27, 1995 · London, England

Portrait of Dorcas Nwagbara

Dorcas Nwagbara

Athlete

Born: May 15, 1996 · Lagos, Nigeria

Portrait of Dorcas Kaja

Dorcas Kaja

Humanitarian

Born: November 30, 2000 · Kisumu, Kenya

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Dorcas Original form
  • Δορκάς Greek
  • Доркас Russian
  • דורקס Hebrew
  • Arabic
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese
  • Hindi

Cultural Adaptations

  • دوركاس (Dorcas) Arabic
  • ドルカス (Dorukasu) Japanese
  • 도르카스 (Doreukaseu) Korean
  • 多加思 (Duōjiāsī) Chinese
  • डोर्कस (Ḍorkas) Hindi

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorcas

What does Dorcas mean?
Gazelle
What is the origin of Dorcas?
Dorcas has Greek origins.
Is Dorcas popular?
Dorcas has been viewed 83 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Dorcas?
Similar names include Rhys, Ade, Zelda, London, Alex.
How do you pronounce Dorcas?
Dorcas is pronounced DOR-kus.

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