Tabatha
TAB-uh-thuh
Tabatha is a girl’s name of English origin, meaning “Tabatha is an Aramaic name meaning 'gazelle'. It appears in the Bible as the Aramaic form of Dorcas.”. It currently ranks #9458 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1983.
What Tabatha Means
“Tabatha is an Aramaic name meaning 'gazelle'. It appears in the Bible as the Aramaic form of Dorcas.”
The Story of Tabatha
Imagine a creature known for its wide, curious eyes and delicate presence, so alert and quick. That's the spirit this name carries.
Tabatha is an Aramaic name meaning 'gazelle,' a word directly transliterated into the Bible as Dorcas. This ancient root gives the name a sense of swiftness and grace that traveled from the ancient Near East through English usage, appearing in records from the 17th century onward.
When you whisper 'Tabatha' to your baby daughter, you might feel a sense of her quick mind, her alert awareness of the world around her. It's a name that conjures the image of her darting through life with gentle curiosity, always observant, always ready for the next discovery you'll share.
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The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
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Peak Year
#837 in 1983
Total Births
19,398
First Recorded
1965
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