Rebekah

The female given name Rebekah represents a different spelling of Rebekka, which in turn originally derives from the ancient Hebrew name Rivqah (רִבְקָה). Its meaning is disputed and not definitively clarified.

What does the name Rebekah mean?

The female given name Rebekah represents a different spelling of Rebekka, which in turn originally derives from the ancient Hebrew name Rivqah (רִבְקָה). Its meaning is disputed and not definitively clarified. It likely means "the captivating one," "the one who creates connections," or more freely interpreted, "the alluring one." Its origin lies in the ancient Hebrew ribhqeh (רִיבְקָה) for "a connection" and "a link" or the Semitic root rbq (רבק) for "to bind firmly," "to tie," "to captivate," "to couple," and "to connect." Rebekah is also interpreted from the Hebrew רב קוה as "the great patience" and "the great expectation." The name Rivqāh may possibly derive from the word biqrāh, which is originally derived from the Arabic baqara (بَقَرة) for "the cow" and "the cattle." This leads to the additional meaning "the kid" (in a positive sense). An uncertain derivation is the translation from Modern Hebrew רבקה as "the coupling," a possible allusion to the biblical connection created by Rebekah between Aram and Israel. The Arabic interpretation "the noose" from the word rabkatun is also uncertain. The name became known through the Old Testament, where Rebecca is the wife of Isaac and also the mother of the twin brothers Esau and Jacob. Other variants include Rebecca, Rebeca, Rebecka, Rebeccah, Rebeka, Rebekkah, Rivka, Riwka, Rifka, Riffka, and Riva.

Where does the name Rebekah come from?

Etymology Rebekah is a female first name of ancient Hebrew origin with the meaning "the captivating one" or "the alluring one." Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Rebekah?

Sound & pronunciation of Rebekah: The name Rebekah is three syllables and rhythmically structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as "Re-be-ka" [ˈʁeːbeka] or in English [rɪˈbɛkə], with the emphasis varying depending on usage. The bright E sound at the beginning provides clarity. The distinctive K in the second half adds a clear accent to the sound. Rebekah thus appears tradition-conscious and at the same time lively - powerful, structured, and timeless.

When is the name day of Rebekah?

The name day of Rebekah is March 23, August 30, and September 12.

Popularity

Rebekah is a popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2021 at 2,107th place. In the last ten years, Rebekah has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,362nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,859th.

Nicknames & pet names

Becca / Becci / Beccie / Becks / Becky / Bekah / Beki

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