Tabitha
/ tah-BEE-thah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇰🇪 Kenya
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Graceful
Meaning & Etymology
gazelle
gazelle
Etymology
Derived from the Aramaic name טביתא (Tabitha), meaning ‘gazelle’.
Linguistic family: Nilo-Saharan > Luo
Cultural context
In Luo culture, names often reflect desirable qualities or aspirations for the child. Tabitha, as a name meaning ‘gazelle’, may symbolize grace and beauty.
Symbolism
The name Tabitha symbolizes grace, beauty, and gentleness, akin to the characteristics of a gazelle.
Religious reference
Acts 9:36
Related names
Famous People
Tabitha Wambui Karanja
business · Kenya · b. 1964
Founder and CEO of Keroche Breweries, the first large-scale brewery to be owned by a Kenyan.
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