Gender: Female
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Graceful and charitable woman
Pronunciation: D AO R K AH S
Popularity Rank: #43,825
Derived from the Latin word 'dorcas' which means 'gazelle'. In biblical context, Dorcus was a woman known for her acts of kindness and charity.
The name Dorcus is of Latin origin and means Graceful and charitable woman. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Dorcus is commonly found in South Africa, Botswana, United States of America, and 19 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D AO R K AH S
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Dorcus is recorded 719 times globally, ranking it as the 43,825th most common name worldwide.
Dorcus is most prevalent in South Africa, with 553 occurrences, making it the 3,083th most popular name in the country.
In Botswana, the name Dorcus is found among 1 in every 1048 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #3,083 | 1 : 4,240 |
| Botswana | #397 | 1 : 1,048 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Dorcus from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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