Dorcas Meaning in English

word

US

ˈdɔɹkəs

DAWR-kuhs

UK

ˈdɔːkəs

DAW-kuhs

Definition

Dorcas is a female given name of Biblical origin, also known as Tabitha in the New Testament. It is not commonly used outside religious or historical contexts.

Usage & Nuances

Dorcas is mainly used in religious, historical, or literary contexts; rarely as a modern baby name. It sometimes appears in church groups or charitable organizations named after the biblical figure.

• Spanish: Dorcas (nombre propio)
• Portuguese (BR): Dorcas (nome próprio)
• Portuguese (PT): Dorcas (nome próprio)
• Chinese (Simplified): 多加（人名）
• Chinese (Traditional): 多加（人名）
• Hindi: डोरकास (नाम)
• Arabic: دوركاس (اسم علم)
• Bengali: ডরকাস
• Russian: Доркас
• Japanese: ドーカス
• Vietnamese: Dorcas
• Korean: 도르카스
• Turkish: Dorcas
• Urdu: ڈورکس
• Indonesian: Dorcas

Example Sentences

Dorcas was known for helping the poor in her community.

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My grandmother's name is Dorcas.

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There is a story about Dorcas in the Bible.

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Our church started a charity called the Dorcas Fund.

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I’ve never met anyone named Dorcas before.

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Dorcas isn’t a name you hear much these days.

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