I never really felt attracted to the name Tabitha until recently while reading my Bible.
The end of Acts chapter 9 tells us about a time when the apostle Peter raised a woman named Tabitha from the dead. Now, the fact that she was raised from the dead is not why I like her name. What gives this name significance to me is the people's reaction to her death. Everyone was extremely sad at her death and begged Peter to come quickly. The reason everyone loved her so much was because "She was always doing kind things for others and helping the poor." (Acts 9:36b) "The room was filled with widows who were weeping and showing [Peter] the coats and other clothes Tabitha had made for them." (Acts 9:39)
I can only imagine how exciting it was when this sweet lady was brought back to life. I can picture all the people hugging her, exclaiming over the miracle, and taking the advantage of a second chance to thank her for all the kindnesses she had shown them over the years. :)
In my opinion, it would be an honor to be named after such a woman.
Meaning: Beauty, grace
Origin: derived from the Aramaic word for "gazelle"
Greek translation (used in the Bible): Dorcas
Alternate spellings: Tabetha, Tabytha, Tabatha, Tabathina
Nicknames: Tabby, Tibby, Tab
Tabitha was the 209th most popular name for girls in England and Wales in 2007, and the 647th most popular in the U.S. in 2009.
This name carries with it a beautiful implication and story; and I think it sounds pretty, too! :)
