Definitions for DORCAS
ˈdɔr kəsdor·cas

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dorcasnoun

   A woman restored to life by Peter.

2. Dorcasnoun

   of biblical origin.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dorcas

   Dorcas (Greek: Δορκάς, romanized: Dorkás, used as a translated variant of the Aramaic name), or Tabitha (Imperial Aramaic: טביתא/ܛܒܝܬܐ, romanized: Ṭaḇīṯā, lit. '(female) gazelle'), was an early disciple of Jesus mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 9:36-43, see discussion here). She lived in the port city of Joppa, today absorbed by Tel Aviv. Acts describes her as being known for her "good works and acts of mercy", sewing clothes for the poor. When she died, the widows of her community mourned her and sent urgently for Peter (Acts 9:38), who was in nearby Lydda. As evidence of her charity, they showed him some of the clothes she had sewn, and according to the biblical account he raised her from the dead.She is celebrated as a saint by the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, and some Protestant denominations.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dorcas

   Dorcas is a female given name derived from Greek origins. It means "gazelle" and is often associated with grace, beauty, and gentleness. In literature and religious texts, Dorcas is sometimes known as a charitable and compassionate woman who helps others.

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dorcas

   Dorcas was a disciple who lived in Joppa, referenced in the Book of Acts 9:36–42 of the Bible. Acts recounts that when she died, she was mourned by "all the widows ... crying and showing the robes and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.". This may indicate that Dorcas was a widow, or at the very least that she joined the widows in their works of charity. The disciples present called upon Saint Peter who came from nearby Lydda to the place where her wake was being held and raised her from the dead. This narrative concerning Tabitha/Dorcas indicates her prominence in community at Joppa. This might also be indicated by the fact that Peter took the trouble to come to her from a neighbouring city, when requested by the community members. The name Dorcas is Greek translation of the Aramaic name Tabitha, meaning "gazelle". One species of gazelle is now known as the dorcas gazelle. She is commemorated with Lydia of Thyatira and Phoebe on January 27 in the Calendar of Saints of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and on October 25 in the Calendar of Saints of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. Dorcas, along with Lydia of Thyatira and Phoebe, is honored with a feast day on the liturgical of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America on January 27.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dorcas

   dor′kas, n. given in Acts, ix. 36, as the Greek translation of Tabitha (Aramaic, 'female gazelle'), the name of the Christian woman of Joppa, famous for her good works, esp. the making of clothes for the poor—hence Dorcas societies, ladies' societies for making and providing clothes for the poor.

Who Was Who?Rate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dorcas

   A modiste who founded the church gossip societies.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. DORCAS

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Dorcas is ranked #75069 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Dorcas surname appeared 257 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Dorcas.
   
   74.7% or 192 total occurrences were White.
   11.2% or 29 total occurrences were Black.
   5% or 13 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   4.2% or 11 total occurrences were of two or more races.

How to pronounce DORCAS?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say DORCAS in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of DORCAS in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of DORCAS in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dorcas
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorcas
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=DORCAS
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=DORCAS
6. ^ Who Was Who?
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/984/pg984-images.html#:~:text=DORCAS
7. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html