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Tabitha

TA-bih-thuh

Tabitha (name) means a female given name of Aramaic biblical origin, meaning "gazelle.". Example: “Her parents named her Tabitha after the biblical figure.”

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A female given name of Aramaic biblical origin, meaning "gazelle."
"Her parents named her Tabitha after the biblical figure."

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In plain EnglishA woman's first name meaning "gazelle," known from a New Testament story.

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Etymology

From Aramaic Tabita, meaning "doe" or "gazelle," rendered as "Dorcas" in Greek in the New Testament.

Origin: Greek

Frequently asked questions

What does “Tabitha” mean?

The word “Tabitha” means a female given name of Aramaic biblical origin, meaning "gazelle.". In plain terms, a woman's first name meaning "gazelle," known from a New Testament story.

How do you pronounce “Tabitha”?

“Tabitha” is pronounced TA-bih-thuh (/ˈtæbɪθə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Tabitha” in a sentence?

Here is “Tabitha” used in a sentence: “Her parents named her Tabitha after the biblical figure.”

What part of speech is “Tabitha”?

“Tabitha” is a name.

Where does the word “Tabitha” come from?

The word “Tabitha” comes from Greek. From Aramaic Tabita, meaning "doe" or "gazelle," rendered as "Dorcas" in Greek in the New Testament.

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