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Dorcas |
| Meaning |
In greek meaning is : Gazelle |
| Origin/Culture |
Shakespearean |
| Gender | Female |
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Dorcas Name also appears in following Origin(s): Greek, Biblical
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Dorcas
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Dorcas" is a female name of Greek origins, (the Aramaic cognate is "Tabitha"), meaning "gazelle".
In the New Testament, Dorcas is a woman whom the apostle Peter raised from the dead. She is described in the Bible as being full of good works and acts of charity. Dorcas was called Tabitha by the Jews. |
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