Tabatha
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Tabatha
The name Tabatha is a variant of Tabitha, meaning "gazelle" in Aramaic, derived from the Aramaic word *ṭabyā*.
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Etymology
The name Tabatha is a variant of Tabitha, meaning "gazelle" in Aramaic, derived from the Aramaic word *ṭabyā*. It is primarily used in Christian cultures, notably appearing in the New Testament (Acts 9:36-42) as a disciple raised from the dead by Peter, and is also adopted in English-speaking countries.
Tabatha currently ranks #9,394 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1983.
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