It is a biblical name from Acts of the Apostles (Acts 9:36), which in the original Greek was Ταβιθά, in which Tabitha, a benevolent woman, dies, then gets resurrected by Peter the Apostle.
Luke, the writer of Luke-Acts, tells the story of Tabitha, a disciple brought back to life after prayer from the apostle Peter. After she is washed and laid out in an upper room, Peter takes her hand and commands her to get up (Acts 9:36-42).
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Peter Heals Tabitha - In the city of Joppa there was a follower named Tabitha (whose Greek name was Dorcas). She was always doing good deeds and kind.
Acts 9:36-41 NCV - Peter Heals Tabitha - In the city of - Bible Gateway
Tabitha is a girl's name of Aramaic origin meaning "gazelle". Tabitha is the 942 ranked female name by popularity.
Means "gazelle" in Aramaic. Tabitha in the New Testament was a woman restored to life by Saint Peter. Her name is translated into Greek as Dorcas (see Acts 9:36). As an English name, Tabitha became common after the Protestant Reformation.
Dorcas, also known as Tabitha, was a beloved disciple known for her good works. Her resurrection by Peter became a powerful testimony of Christ’s love.
Tabitha, also known by her Greek name Dorcas, is a notable figure in the New Testament, recognized for her charitable works and her miraculous resurrection by the Apostle Peter.