Tabitha
Gender: Girl
Origin: English
Meaning: Gazelle
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Tabitha Meaning and Origin
The girl’s name Tabitha (TA-bi-tha) is an English name from Aramaic meaning: “gazelle.” In the Bible, Tabitha (also known as Dorcas) was a woman who was known for her good works and charitable acts. After she died, the apostle Peter was said to have brought her back to life, which made her a popular figure in Christian tradition. Tabitha likely originates from the Aramaic word tabya, meaning gazelle; furthermore, it may be related to the Hebrew noun sebiya, pronounced tzebiaya, of the same meaning. It has been used as a name for girls for centuries. In modern times, Tabitha has become a somewhat uncommon name, but it is still used in many parts of the world. Some famous people named Tabitha include Tabitha Soren, an American journalist and photographer, and Tabitha Stevens, an American adult film actress. The name has also been used in popular culture, such as in the TV series “Bewitched,” where Tabitha was the name of the daughter of the main character.
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