Quick answer
Dorcas is a girl name meaning "gazelle".
Pronunciation: American English /ˈdɔɹ.kəs/; British English /ˈdɔː.kəs/.
Meaning and history
This name is derived from Greek δορκάς (dorkas) meaning "gazelle". This is the Greek translation of the name Tabitha in the New Testament (see Acts 9:36 ). At present it is most commonly used in English-speaking Africa.
Notes and context
Usage: biblical, english | Ancient Greek: Δορκάς