Tabitha Friesen

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Tabitha Friesen — Greek
42K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Tabitha Friesen is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Tabitha is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Tabitha (, Koine Greek Ταβιθά tabitha, Aramaic טביתא‎ tabitha "female gazelle") is an English feminine given name, originating with (or made popular through) Tabitha (Dorcas), mentioned in the New Testament Acts 9:36. Tabitha (also known as Dorcas, the Greek equivalent of the name, from δορκάς dorkas "≈ gazelle"), is a woman mentioned in the New Testament. The English name is derived from an Aramaic word, טביתא/ܛܒܝܬܐ ṭaḇīṯā "[female] gazelle", cf. Hebrew: צְבִיָּה Tzviya (classical ṣəḇīyāh). The surname Friesen: Albert D. Friesen (born 1947), Canadian biotechnologist Alex Friesen (born 1991), Canadian ice hockey player Benno Friesen (1929–2021), Canadian administrator, professor and politician Brandon Friesen, American music producer, audio engineer, mixer and television producer Cameron Friesen, Canadian politician Curt Friesen (born 1955), American politician Curwin Friesen, Canadian businessman David Friesen (born 1942), American jazz bassist Dawna Friesen (born 1964), Canadian television journalist Don Friesen, American stand-up comedian Dustin Friesen (born 1983), Canadian-German ice hockey playe. Tabitha is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 42K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Tabitha reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Tabitha

Greek

Tabitha (, Koine Greek Ταβιθά tabitha, Aramaic טביתא‎ tabitha "female gazelle") is an English feminine given name, originating with (or made popular through) Tabitha (Dorcas), mentioned in the New Testament Acts 9:36. Tabitha (also known as Dorcas, the Greek equivalent of the name, from δορκάς dorkas "≈ gazelle"), is a woman mentioned in the New Testament. The English name is derived from an Aramaic word, טביתא/ܛܒܝܬܐ ṭaḇīṯā "[female] gazelle", cf. Hebrew: צְבִיָּה Tzviya (classical ṣəḇīyāh).

Surname: Friesen

Scandinavian

Albert D. Friesen (born 1947), Canadian biotechnologist Alex Friesen (born 1991), Canadian ice hockey player Benno Friesen (1929–2021), Canadian administrator, professor and politician Brandon Friesen, American music producer, audio engineer, mixer and television producer Cameron Friesen, Canadian politician Curt Friesen (born 1955), American politician Curwin Friesen, Canadian businessman David Friesen (born 1942), American jazz bassist Dawna Friesen (born 1964), Canadian television journalist Don Friesen, American stand-up comedian Dustin Friesen (born 1983), Canadian-German ice hockey playe.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Tabitha is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Tabitha by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Tabitha Friesen

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Tabitha Friesen:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Tabitha?
The first name Tabitha originates from Greek. Tabitha (, Koine Greek Ταβιθά tabitha, Aramaic טביתא‎ tabitha "female gazelle") is an English feminine given name, originating with (or made popular through) Tabitha (Dorcas), mentioned in the New Testament Acts 9:36. Tabitha (also known as Dorcas, the Greek equivalent of the name, from δορκάς dorkas "≈ gazelle"), is a woman mentioned in the New Testament. The English name is derived from an Aramaic word, טביתא/ܛܒܝܬܐ ṭaḇīṯā "[female] gazelle", cf. Hebrew: צְבִיָּה Tzviya (classical ṣəḇīyāh).
When was Tabitha most popular?
The name Tabitha reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Friesen?
The surname Friesen originates from Scandinavian. Albert D. Friesen (born 1947), Canadian biotechnologist Alex Friesen (born 1991), Canadian ice hockey player Benno Friesen (1929–2021), Canadian administrator, professor and politician Brandon Friesen, American music producer, audio engineer, mixer and television producer Cameron Friesen, Canadian politician Curt Friesen (born 1955), American politician Curwin Friesen, Canadian businessman David Friesen (born 1942), American jazz bassist Dawna Friesen (born 1964), Canadian television journalist Don Friesen, American stand-up comedian Dustin Friesen (born 1983), Canadian-German ice hockey playe.
What are the origins of the name Tabitha Friesen?
The name Tabitha Friesen combines two different traditions: the first name Tabitha has Greek roots, while the surname Friesen originates from Scandinavian.
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