Aramaic · Girl name
Tabitha
“gazelle”
About the name Tabitha
Tabitha is a girl’s name derived from Aramaic ‘tavitha’, meaning ‘gazelle’. Tabitha is a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Acts, a Christian woman of Joppa known for her good works, whose Greek name was Dorcas, also meaning ‘gazelle’; according to Acts, the apostle Peter raised her from the dead. The name was used by English Puritans after the Reformation. Tabitha Twitchit is a cat in Beatrix Potter’s stories. Tabby is a common short form.
- Meaning
- gazelle
- Origin
- Aramaic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- TAB-ih-tha(3 syl.)
Middle names for Tabitha
- Tabitha Rose
- Tabitha Marie
- Tabitha Ann
- Tabitha Claire
- Tabitha Joy
Questions about Tabitha
- What does Tabitha mean?
- Tabitha is an Aramaic name meaning "gazelle".
- How do you pronounce Tabitha?
- Tabitha is pronounced TAB-ih-tha, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Tabitha?
- Variants of Tabitha include Tabatha, Tabita.