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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Gazelle
- Origin
- Aramaic
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- TAB-i-thuh
Tabitha is an Aramaic name meaning "gazelle." If you're drawn to names with a clear, concrete meaning tied to the natural world, it's worth a look. It has a long history in U.S. naming records, tracked by the Social Security Administration all the way back to 1880.
Meaning & Origin of Tabitha
Meaning: Gazelle.
Origin: Aramaic.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Tabitha
TAB-i-thuhIPA /ˈtæbɪθə/
Popularity of Tabitha
Tabitha peaked in 1978, when it ranked #126 with 2,310 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #1519, with just 142 babies named Tabitha — a sign it's become a much rarer choice today than it was in the late 1970s.
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FAQ
What does the name Tabitha mean?
Gazelle. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Tabitha?
Tabitha is pronounced TAB-i-thuh (IPA: /ˈtæbɪθə/).
Is Tabitha a popular name right now?
Tabitha peaked at #126 in 1978 and is ranked #1519 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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