Tabitha is associated with the meaning “Gazelle; graceful and swift” — a beautiful sentiment to see brought to life in your child’s room.
Tabitha comes from the Aramaic word "tabitha," which means "gazelle." Aramaic was a Semitic language spoken across the ancient Middle East, closely related to Hebrew. The name was later translated into Greek as "Dorcas," which carries the same meaning. Both versions appear in the New Testament of the Bible.