Dorcas
Found 5 entry about "Dorcas"
Δορκάς(Ancient Greek)
DOR-kas
Dorcas Name meanings & History
Dorcas is a name of Greek origin, derived from the word "dorkas," which means gazelle or doe. Derived from Greek δορκάς (dorkas) meaning "gazelle". This is the Greek translation of the name Tabitha in the New Testament (see Acts 9:36). This name is used as a first name for baby girls.
Zodiac Sign of Dorcas: Domestic Cancer
Synonyms of Dorcas:
D: Dutiful,Doting,Demanding,Determined,Daddy,Domestic
O: Organized,Obsessive,Obsolete,Obstinate,Ostentatious
R: Resourceful,Rational,Reason,Restless
C: Clever,Choice,Curious,Chatty,Cute,Candid,Copycat
A: Angry,Argumentative,Ambitious,Aggressive,Action,Assertive
S: Sensuality,Success,Status,Security,Solidity,Social Standing,Sex
Dorcas is:- a Classic name
- a Mature name
- a Rough name
- a Strange name
- a Strong name
Famous People
Dorcas Utter was a woman who played a significant role in the American West's settling. She was known for her strength and bravery in dealing with the struggles of life on the frontier. Also, Dorcas Reilly, an American home economist, is known for inventing the Green Bean Casserole recipe in 1955.
2.) Dorcas (Female)
Usage: Greek
Meanings: (Greek) gazelle. Bible: New Testament translation of the name Tabitha.
Other Forms: Doreana, Doreanah, Doreena, Doreenah, Doreene, Dorena, Dorenah, Dorene, Dorin, Dorine, Doryn, Doryna, Dorynah, Doryne
3.) DORCAS (Female)
Usage: Biblical
Meanings: Derived from the Greek dorkas (gazelle). The name was borne by a Christian woman of Joppa who devoted herself to works of charity. Through the prayers of Peter, she was raised from the dead, which led to many converting to Christianity. (ACTS 9) (DOR-KAS)
4.) Dorcas (Male)
5.) DORCAS (Female)
Usage: Scottish
Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Dorcas is derived from the Greek dorkas (a gazelle, a doe). The name, popular among 16th-century Puritans, has been used to Anglicize the Gaelic Deoiridh (pilgrim). See DEOIRIDH. (DOR-KAHS)