Dorcas
/ DOR-kas /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Graceful
Meaning & Etymology
Gazelle
Gazelle
Etymology
The name Dorcas originates from the Greek word dorkas, meaning ‘gazelle’, and was adopted into Christian traditions through the New Testament.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Bantu > Central Bantu > Kongo
Cultural context
In Equatorial Guinea, particularly among the Annobonese people, the name Dorcas is associated with grace and beauty, reflecting the elegance of the gazelle.
Symbolism
The name symbolises grace, beauty, and gentleness, drawing a comparison between the characteristics of a gazelle and the desired traits in a child.