[1] : Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary

tabitha
   in greek called dorcas, gazelle, a disciple at joppa. she was
   distinguished for her alms-deeds and good works. peter, who was
   sent for from lydda on the occasion of her death, prayed over
   the dead body, and said, "tabitha, arise." and she opened her
   eyes and sat up; and peter "gave her his hand, and raised her
   up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive"
   acts 9:36-43.
   

[2] : Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (late 1800's)

tabitha, clear-sighted; a roe-deer

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