Dorcas
Meaning of Dorcas
Dorcas is a female name with origins in Greek mythology. In the Bible, Dorcas was a woman known for her acts of kindness and charity. The name means "gazelle" in Greek, symbolizing grace and beauty. It is often pronounced as DOR-kus (/dɔːkəs/) in both British English and American English. The name Dorcas has been used consistently throughout the years, peaking in popularity in the early 20th century. While it may not be as common today, it still holds a sense of timeless elegance and carries associations of compassion and generosity.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as DOR-kus (/dɔːkəs/)
American English
- Pronunced as DOR-kus (/dɔrkəs/)
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Notable People Named Dorcas
| Dorcas Ruth Hardy Spagnolo was the first woman to serve as the 10th Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) and was known for her conservative views. |
| Dorcas Neville Matthews was a well-known English actress in silent films in the U.S., with numerous supporting roles. |
| Dorcas Reilly - Dorcas Lillian Bates Reilly was an American chef, homemaker, and inventor, best known for popularizing the green bean casserole. |
| Kenyan journalist Dorcas Wangira won the 2019 IFCJ Michael Eliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling for her report on female genital mutilation and the innovative solutions offered by five teenage girls. |
| Dorcas Shola-Fapson - Dorcas Shola Fapson is a Nigerian actress and presenter, recognized for her role as Sophie in MTV's Shuga and for her involvement in the series' coronavirus-related storyline. |
| Dorcas Blackwood, 1st Baroness Dufferin and Claneboye, had a notable lineage with connections to prominent families in County Down and County Antrim. |
| Dorcas Cochran was an American lyricist and screenwriter, also known as Dorcas Cochran Jewell. |
| Dorcas Gyimah is a Ghanaian sprinter known for specializing in the 100 meters and 200 meters, and she represented Ghana in the 2015 African Games. |
| Dorcas Omanyo Oluwade is the former Vice Chancellor of Salem University, Lokoja, who retired in January 2021 and was succeeded by Alewo Johnson Akubo. |
| Dorcas Jepchumba Kimeli is a Kenyan long-distance runner who competed in the women's half marathon at the 2020 World Athletics Half Marathon Championships in Gdynia, Poland. |
