Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(gazelle). The Christian woman of Joppa whom Peter raised from the dead (Acts 9:36-42). [DORCAS.]
Concise Bible Dictionary:
A disciple at Joppa, who made clothes for the poor and was “full of good works.” She was raised to life by Peter (Acts 9:36-41). She was also named DORCAS, which is the Greek form of the Syriac Tabitha.
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Meaning:
of Chaldee origin (compare 6646); the gazelle; Tabitha (i.e. Tabjetha), a Christian female
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
a gazelle
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
A roe; gazelle; clear-sighted:―a Christian woman of Joppa [DORCAS], Acts 9:36. {Caprea}