Tab
1 syllable
♂ Male ◎ Modern American ◈ 1 syllable ✦ US Top 100
"Short form of Tabitha, meaning "gazelle" or "deer"."

From Modern American

The name 'Tab' is a short form of the name 'Tabitha', which means 'gazelle' in Hebrew. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Tab at a glance
MeaningShort form of Tabitha, meaning "gazelle" or "deer".
OriginModern American
GenderMale
Syllables1
NumerologyLife Path 5
US Rank#9
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Origin & history of Tab
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Modern American roots
The name 'Tab' is a short form of the name 'Tabitha', which means 'gazelle' in Hebrew. In the Bible, Tabitha was the name of a woman who was raised from the dead by the apostle Peter. 'Tab' is also a common nickname for names that start with 'T', such as Tessa or Tatum. In computer programming, 'tab' is a common abbreviation for the 'tab' character, which is used to move the cursor to the next tab stop. In music, 'tab' is short for 'tablature', which is a system of musical notation that uses lines and numbers to represent the frets and strings of a musical instrument. 'Tab' is also a slang term for a can of beer, especially in Australia and New Zealand. In British English, 'tab' is a colloquial term for a taxi or cab. In the United States, 'tab' is a slang term for a restaurant bill or check. In journalism, 'tab' is short for 'tabloid', which refers to a type of newspaper that is smaller in size than a standard newspaper and often focuses on sensational or celebrity news. In aviation, 'tab' is an abbreviation for 'throttle and brakes', which refers to the controls used to regulate the power and speed of an aircraft. I hope these facts are helpful and interesting! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Root name
The root form of Tab is Tab — meaning Short form of Tabitha, meaning "gazelle" or "deer"..
3
Modern usage
Tab remains a beloved choice, ranking #9 in the US. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Tab?
9 avg. per year
Average US registrations in the last 10 years
Approximately 9 babies were named Tab each year in the United States over the last decade. That puts it among the most popular names — a timeless classic.
90 Total US registrations
last 10 years
1 Syllables
5 Numerology
life path
Popularity in the US Very popular
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Numerology of Tab
5
Life path number
The Adventurer
Freedom, adventure and curiosity.
🌍Adventurous
🦋Free spirit
🎭Adaptable
💬Magnetic
T2
A1
B2
Sum: 5 → Life path 5
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Personality of Tab
🌍
Free spirit
Adventure calls and they always answer.
Electric energy
Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.
🦋
Adaptable
New situations are opportunities, never threats.
💬
Natural charmer
There's something magnetic about them.
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