Tabitha (called Dorcas in Greek) was a beloved disciple full of good works and acts of charity, known for making clothes for widows. When she died, Peter prayed and raised her back to life.
Graceful and gentle, Tabitha means gazelle and is remembered for a life of quiet kindness.
Variants & nicknames
Dorcas, Tabby
Tabitha in the Bible
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.