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Tabetha

Quick answerTabetha is a variant spelling of Tabitha, which derives from the Aramaic word "Tabitha" (טביתא) meaning "gazelle." The name has Semitic linguistic roots and carries connotations of grace and beauty.

Aramaic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#16,023
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year1984
Syllables3
OriginAramaic
LanguageAramaic
CultureChristian
ReligionChristianity
Letters7
Numerology3 Chaldean 22
Global rank#5,666

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Tabetha

Tabetha is a variant spelling of Tabitha, which derives from the Aramaic word "Tabitha" (טביתא) meaning "gazelle." The name has Semitic linguistic roots and carries connotations of grace and beauty.

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Etymology

Tabetha is a variant spelling of Tabitha, which derives from the Aramaic word "Tabitha" (טביתא) meaning "gazelle." The name has Semitic linguistic roots and carries connotations of grace and beauty.

The name is primarily used in Christian cultures, particularly among English-speaking communities, and gained prominence through the New Testament figure Tabitha (also called Dorcas) in the Acts of the Apostles, a early Christian woman known for her charitable works.

Tabetha currently ranks #16,023 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1984.

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