The name Dorcas appears twice in the Bible, and it is translated as "gazelle" in both cases. In Acts 9:36, Dorcas is described as a woman who was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. And in John 11:1-44, Dorcas is raised from the dead by Peter. So, the name Dorcas basically means "a woman of good deeds." Dorcas (aka Tabitha) was a Christian woman who lived in Joppa, a city located on the Mediterranean coast of what is now Israel. She was known for her good works, specifically her habit of making clothing for the poor and needy. And it was because of these good works that Dorcas was brought back to life by the Apostle Peter.