Find out how popular the first name Tabithia has been for the last 21 years (from 1975 to 1995) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tabithia by gender

Based on the last 21 years of data, Tabithia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1995, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tabithia.

The history of the first name Tabithia

The name Tabithia is derived from the Aramaic name "Tavitha," which is a variation of the Hebrew name "Tzvidah," meaning "gazelle." The name is believed to have originated in the Middle East during ancient times.

In the New Testament of the Bible, there is a reference to a woman named Dorcas, whose Greek name was Tabitha. She was a disciple from the town of Joppa who was known for her charitable works and was miraculously resurrected by the Apostle Peter.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tabithia dates back to the 4th century AD, when a Christian martyr named Tabitha was venerated in Carthage, located in present-day Tunisia.

In the 12th century, Tabitha was the name of a Benedictine abbess who served at the Abbey of Romsey in Hampshire, England. She is known for her contributions to the abbey's library and her efforts in preserving historical documents.

During the 16th century, Tabitha Babbington was an English woman who lived in Leicestershire. She gained notoriety for her involvement in a well-known court case concerning the inheritance of her family's estate.

In the 17th century, Tabitha Holten was a Quaker missionary who traveled extensively throughout the American colonies, preaching and advocating for religious freedom.

Tabitha Cadbury, born in 1773, was a British Quaker and the wife of John Cadbury, the founder of the famous Cadbury chocolate company. She played a significant role in the company's early development and was known for her philanthropic efforts.

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