Dorcas is the Greek name (meaning 'gazelle') of a female disciple in Joppa whom Peter raised from the dead. Acts 9 recounts her story, using both her Aramaic name Tabitha and Greek name Dorcas. She was known for good works and acts of charity, particularly making garments for widows. Her death occasioned great mourning, and Peter's raising her became widely known, leading many to believe. Both verses (9:36, 9:39) use the Greek form of her name, though the narrative indicates the community knew her by both names, reflecting the bilingual nature of diaspora Judaism.