Female Name
Tabitha
ˈtæb.ɪ.θə
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
animals
Astral Chain characters
Beverly Hills 90210 universe characters
Bewitched characters
biblical women
Claymore characters
currently out of the US top 1000
fauna
House of Cards US characters
inventors
Writing Systems
ΤαβιθάAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
79/100
classic100%
formal100%
upper class80%
natural100%
wholesome100%
refined100%
strange100%
complex80%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Tabitha originates from the Aramaic word meaning 'gazelle.' In the New Testament, Tabitha, also known as Dorcas, was a woman restored to life by Saint Peter. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries after the Protestant Reformation and was further popularized in the 1960s by the television show 'Bewitched,' where Tabitha is the daughter of the main character.
Etymology
Original Form:
Tabitha
Evolution:
From Aramaic to Greek (Dorcas), then to English (Tabitha)
Source:
New Testament Acts 9:36