Dorcas Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dorcas Name at a Glance

Name	Dorcas
Meaning	Gazelle. Famous bearer: The New Testament Dorcas who 'abounded in good deeds and gifts of mercy,' was a charitable woman raised from the dead by St Peter.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Dorcas Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dorcas means “Gazelle. Famous bearer: The New Testament Dorcas who 'abounded in good deeds and gifts of mercy,' was a charitable woman raised from the dead by St Peter”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dorcas Name Origin

Our database records Dorcas under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dorcas a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dorcas is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dorcas

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