Origin:
Biblical
Greek
Shakespearean
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:A female roe-deer.
Soul Urge:People with the name Dorcas have a deep inner need for quiet, and a desire to understand and analyze the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths.
Expression:People with the name Dorcas value community and balance, and are dependable and considerate. They often tend to gravitate to occupations where they can act as peacemakers or negotiators, or fulfill these roles among their friends and family. They tend to be conventional, responsible, family-oriented, warm and affectionate. They sometimes worry obsessively about those they care for. They work for harmony and balance in their lives, and respond positively to beautiful things.