"Dorcas" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Dorcas" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

Dorcas

"Dorcas" Meaning

Dorcas is an ancient Greek name (Δορκάς, Dorkas) that means "gazelle" or "female deer". In the New Testament of the Bible, Dorcas is the name of a virtuous woman in Joppa who was raised from the dead by St. Peter (Acts 9:36-43).

"Dorcas" Examples

Mary had always been fascinated by her great-aunt Dorcas, who had lived through World War II and had stories to share.

"Dorcas" Similar Words

Doppelganger

Doppelgangers

Doppelgangers are identical or very similar copies of a person, often used to describe a person's identical twin or a lookalike. In mythology and folklore, a doppelganger is said to be a duplicate of a person, sometimes presented as an evil twin or a harbinger of bad luck.

Doppler

Dopplers

Dopplers refers to the principle or effect named after Christian Doppler, which states that when an object emitting waves (such as light, sound, or radio waves) is moving towards a stationary observer, the frequency of the waves is increased, and when it is moving away, the frequency is decreased. This is often observed in phenomena such as the change in pitch of a siren as an ambulance or train approaches and then recedes. In medical ultrasound, the Doppler effect is used to determine blood flow and detect blood clots.

Doquet

Dora

Dorado

Doraemon

Dorchester

Dordogne

Doree

Doreen

Doreen is a given name, typically feminine, of Irish or English origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name "Dorchaín," meaning "dark" or "brown." It is also sometimes associated with the word "dore," which means "gift" or "present." As a given name, Doreen is often used to refer to a woman who is seen as strong, elegant, and sophisticated.