Gender: Female
Origin: Greek, German
Meaning: Gazelle
Pronunciation: Dawr-kuhs, /ˈdɔːrkəs/, D AO R K AH Z
Popularity Rank: #126,965
Derived from the Greek word 'dorkys' which means 'gazelle'. In Biblical context, Dorkas was a woman known for her acts of charity and good deeds.
The name Dorkas is of Greek, German origin and means Gazelle. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Dorkas is commonly found in Peru, United States of America, Malaysia, and 32 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Dawr-kuhs
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdɔːrkəs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D AO R K AH Z
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)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Dorkas is recorded 174 times globally, ranking it as the 126,965th most common name worldwide.
Dorkas is most prevalent in Peru, with 28 occurrences, making it the 13,592th most popular name in the country.
In Peru, the name Dorkas is found among 1 in every 34092 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
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