Dorcus

The first name Dorcus is a female variant of the biblical name Dorcas or Dorkas. Its meaning derives from the ancient Greek word dorkás (δορκᾰ́ς) and can be translated as 'the deer' or 'the gazelle.' In the Greek translation of the Bible, Dorcas is used as the equivalent of the Aramaic name Tabita or Tabitha, a disciple of Jesus, in the New Testament.

What does the name Dorcus mean?

Dorcus is a female name form that traces back to the biblical name Dorcas or Dorkas. The origin of the name goes back to the ancient Greek word dorkás (δορκᾰ́ς), which means 'the deer' or 'the gazelle.' In the Greek translation of the Bible, Dorcas is mentioned as a translation of the Aramaic name Tabita or Tabitha, who is known as a disciple of Jesus. The name Dorcus is particularly used in certain African regions, especially in Kenya.

Where does the name Dorcus come from?

The name Dorcus has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'the deer' or 'the gazelle.' The ancient Greek word dorkás (δορκᾰ́ς) stands for deer or gazelle. The name is also common in some African languages, particularly in Kenyan.

How do you pronounce Dorcus?

Dor-kus

Popularity

In Germany, Dorcus is a rather rare first name. In the German name statistics, it has not received a single entry so far. The best ranking of the name Dorcus in the USA was in 1931, when it ranked 2,749th. From 1930 to 2024, the name was given about 220 times in the USA, which earned it a rank of 5,827. However, in the last ten years, no child has been named this name.

Famous people

• Dorcus Inzikuru (Ugandan athlete)