Rebecca

The female first name Rebecca is an English variant of the biblical Greek name Rebekka (Ρεβεκκα), which likely originally derives from the ancient Hebrew name Rivqah (רִבְקָה). Its meaning remains disputed to this day.

What does the name Rebecca mean?

The female first name Rebecca is an English variant of the biblical Greek name Rebekka (Ρεβεκκα), which likely originally derives from the ancient Hebrew name Rivqah (רִבְקָה). Its meaning remains disputed to this day. Often, the name means "the captivating" and "the connector," derived from 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." Sometimes, Rebecca is also interpreted from Hebrew רב קוה as "the great patience" and "the great expectation." More loosely, it is interpreted as "the alluring" and "the enchanting." Furthermore, the name Rivqāh may also trace back to the word biqrāh, which originally comes from the Arabic expression baqara (بَقَرة) for "the cow" and "the cattle." This leads to the meaning "the kid" (in a positive sense). Rebecca from the Bible means "the cow," "the kid," but not in the sense of the goat as an insult, but "the valuable one," since goats used to provide meat, fur, and milk, making them very valuable to their owners. An uncertain interpretation comes from the modern Hebrew רבקה and states "the coupling," possibly alluding to the biblical connection created by Rebecca between Aram and Israel (Aram, a son of Shem and grandson of Noah). The Arabic interpretation "the snare" from the word rabkatun is also uncertain. German Bible translations write for the Hebrew Rivqah according to the Greek as Rebekka. Rébecca is the French spelling of the name. Other variants include Rebeca, Rebecka, Rebeccah, Rebeka, Rebekah, Rebekkah, Riwka, Rifka, Riffka, and Riva. The name became well-known through the Old Testament, where Rebecca is the wife of Isaac and also the mother of the twin brothers Esau and Jacob.

Where does the name Rebecca come from?

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

How do you pronounce Rebecca?

Sound & pronunciation of Rebecca: The name Rebecca is three to four syllables and rhythmically structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as "Re-bec-ca" [ʁeˈbɛka], with the double "c" creating a compact middle. The open "a" at the end rounds the name off softly. Rebecca feels international and vibrant - stylish, harmonious, and present.

When is the name day of Rebecca?

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

Popularity

Rebecca is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 289th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 1999 at 69th place. In the last ten years, Rebecca has been given as a first name about 2,600 times, placing it 256th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 215th.

Nicknames & pet names

Babs / Babse / Beba / Bec / Beca / Becc / Becca / Beccareh / Becce / Beccenhoernchen / Becci / Beccileinchen / Becco / Beccs / Beccstar / Beccy / Beci / Beck / Beckels / Becki / Becks / Beckschn / Beckss / Beckster / Beckus / Becky / BecPäcca / Beec / Bekylein / Bex / Binky / Bätschi / Chewbecca / Rap-Becca / Rap-C / Rea / Reb / Reb-Reb / Reba / Rebackbag / Rebaga / Rebba / Rebbe / Rebbi / Rebbi sch / Rebbie / Rebby / Rebe / Rebea / Rebecatzko / Rebeccalein / Rebecci / Rebeccia / Rebeccilia / Rebeccs / Rebeccy / Rebeckchen / Rebecksi / Rebecoco / Rebegga / Rebeggo / Rebele / Rebetscha / Rebi / Rebine / Rebisch / Rebisli / Reblä / Rebo / Rebs / Rebse / Rebsi / Rebske / Rebstar / Reby / Recca / Recci / Ree / Reebok / Reh Reh / Rehbecker / Rehböckchen / Rere / Reschnegga / Reschneggo / Rey / Ribbeck / Riböckchen / Ricci / Rivia / Rivka / Roccy / Rocky / Schlebecca / Schnecca

Similar first names

Rebecco

Famous people

• Edith Rebecca Saunders (British geneticist)
• Rebecca Rosso (known as Becky Rosso) (actress)
• Rebecca Alba (Mexican model)
• Rebecca Atkinson (British actress)
• Rebecca Bellingham (New Zealand badminton player)
• Rebecca Black (American singer)
• Rebecca Carrington (English musical cabaret artist)
• Rebecca Childs (character from 'The Core,' played by Hilary Swank)
• Rebecca de Mornay (American actress & film producer)
• Rebecca de Unamuno (Australian actress)
• Rebecca de Winter (character from the book 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier)
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• Rebecca Ferguson (singer)
• Rebecca Forstadt (American voice actress)
• Rebecca Fortnum (British painter)
• Rebecca Gablé (writer)
• Rebecca Gallantree (British diver)
• Rebecca Gayheart (American actress & director)
• Rebecca Godfrey (writer from Canada)