About Dorcas
The name Dorcas is of Greek origin and means "gazelle" or "deer." It is derived from the Greek word "dorkas," which refers to a graceful and swift animal. In biblical context, Dorcas is the name of a woman known for her acts of kindness and charity, as mentioned in the New Testament. The name Dorcas is often associated with qualities such as gracefulness, gentleness, and compassion.
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Most individuals with the name Dorcas are female.
The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Dorcas in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dorcas using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.