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Tabitha
Pronounced TAB-ih-thuh /ˈtæb.ɪ.θə/Medium
Meaning: from the Aramaic word 'tabita' meaning 'gazelle'; in the New Testament Tabitha was a woman raised from the dead by the apostle PeterMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
The name derives from the Aramaic word 'tabita', meaning 'gazelle', an image of grace and lightness. In the New Testament, Tabitha is a woman known for her good works whom the apostle Peter raises from the dead. That story has carried the name through Christian tradition for centuries.
Three syllables with a soft 'th' close give it a delicate, old-fashioned charm. The photographer Tabitha Soren, a former MTV News reporter, brought the name into a modern American spotlight.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Tabitha Soren (1967–present)American fine-art photographer and former MTV News reporter who was the face of MTV's Choose or Lose campaign in the 1990s.
Frequently Asked
What does the name Tabitha mean?
Tabitha is usually explained as meaning 'gazelle' and is most often linked with English tradition.
How do you pronounce Tabitha?
It's commonly said TAB-ih-thuh /ˈtæb.ɪ.θə/.
Is Tabitha a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Tabitha is used as a girl name.
How popular is Tabitha?
In 2024, Tabitha ranked #1519 in the U.S. for girls, with 142 births recorded.