Dorcas: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“a gazelle”

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ڈورکاس

Δορκάς

Dorcas (ڈورکاس, Greek Δορκάς) is a Christian girl’s name that means “a gazelle”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Dorcas.

Dorcas at a glance

Meaning: a gazelle
Gender: Girl
Origin: Greek
Faith: Christian
Say it: dor-kus
Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
First letter: D · ڈ

Meaning of Dorcas

In English: a gazelle
اردو میں معنی: ہرنی

Origin and history of Dorcas

From Greek dorkas, meaning 'a gazelle'. The Greek translation of Tabitha (Acts 9:36).

Base wordGreek dorkas

How to say and write Dorcas

Say it: dor-kus2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Dorcas
Urdu: ڈورکاس
Original script: Δορκάς
Themes: Nature Beauty

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Questions about the name Dorcas

What does the name Dorcas mean?

Dorcas means “a gazelle”. In Urdu: ہرنی. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Dorcas a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Dorcas is a girl’s name.

Is Dorcas a Christian name?

Yes. Dorcas is used by Christian families. It is of Greek origin. From Greek dorkas, meaning 'a gazelle'. The Greek translation of Tabitha (Acts 9:36).

How do you pronounce Dorcas?

Say it “dor-kus”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Dorcas in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Dorcas is written ڈورکاس. In its original script: Δορκάς.

Is the meaning of Dorcas verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.