Dorcas

/ˈdɔːkəs/

/ˈdɔrkəs/

Translation of "dorcas" into Russian

Noun

/ˈdɔːkəs/

/ˈdɔrkəs/

Dorcas

Dorcases pl

доркас

The dorcas is a type of gazelle found in North Africa.

Доркас - это вид газели, обитающий в Северной Африке.

Noun

/ˈdɔːkəs/

/ˈdɔrkəs/

A women's charitable society within a church or congregation, especially one devoted to sewing clothes or providing aid to the poor.

Every Wednesday the Dorcas meets in the church basement to mend donated clothing.

Proper noun

/ˈdɔːkəs/

/ˈdɔrkəs/

The charitable woman mentioned in the New Testament (Acts 9:36–42), also called Tabitha, renowned for her good works and acts of charity.

Peter prayed over Dorcas, and she was miraculously brought back to life.

A female given name derived from the biblical figure, often associated with kindness and generosity.

Dorcas volunteered at the local shelter every weekend.