Tabatha

Updated: October 5, 2023 by Olivia Mittak

Tabatha is the less popular version of Tabitha. It became popular because of a character in “Bewitched”. This unique spelling variation is only a top 15,000 name in America at rank 14,447.

Meaning and Origin of the Name Tabatha:

Tabatha is a spelling variation of the baby name Tabitha. Tabitha dates back to the Aramaic culture. It was the name of a woman in the New Testament who saint Peter brought back to life. Tabitha spread in popularity to the rest of Europe after the Protestant Reformation. The show “Bewitched” help to revive this name, especially the spelling variation of Tabatha. The name means “gazelle” in Aramaic.

Symbolism of the Name Tabatha:

Tabatha has the same meaning as the baby name Tabitha. It directly translates to “gazelle” in the Aramaic language.

Nicknames for the Name Tabatha:

Tabatha is often shortened as Tab or Tabby, but there are a lot of other nicknames that you can choose from! We've compiled a list here of the best nicknames for someone named Tabatha:

Tab
Tabby
Tabbie
Tabs
Tibby
Tibbie
Topsy
Tibs
Bath
Batha
Beth
Tabby Cat
Aba
Tata
Bat
Batty
Batter
Bats

Style of the Name Tabatha:

Classical

Gender of the Name Tabatha:

Tabatha is a natural name for girls.

Pronunciation of the Name Tabatha:

TAB-uh-thuh

Number of Syllables in the Name Tabatha:

Three

Emotion Evoked From the Name Tabatha:

Tabatha feels formal and refined. It is a wholesome and kind-hearted option.

Alternative Spellings for the Name Tabatha:

Tabitha
Tabytha

Popularity of the Name Tabatha:

Tabatha was first a top 1,000 name in 1966 at rank 419. It stayed on the Social Security Popularity Index until 1997 at number 970. Tabatha ranked highest in 1983 at rank 282. As of 2021, it is number 14,447 for girls.