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Baby Name Dorcas |
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| Meaning of Dorcas - What does the name Dorcas means? |
| Pronunciation: |
| dor-kas |  |
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Girl Name |
| Origin: |
Biblical |
| Name Meaning: |
Derived from the Greek dorkas (gazelle). The name was borne by a Christian woman of Joppa who devoted herself to works of charity. Through the prayers of Peter, she was raised from the dead, which led to many converting to Christianity. (ACTS 9) |
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Biblical, Scottish |
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