What is the origin of the name Rebeckah?

Rebeckah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How do you pronounce Rebeckah?

Rebeckah is pronounced ri-BEK-uh.

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GirlHebrew

Rebeckah

ri-BEK-uh

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

652

Peak Year

#26 in 1996

First Recorded

1956

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Vintage

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Rebeckah is an archaic spelling of Rebekah, a Hebrew name meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind'. It is a biblical name associated with hospitality and beauty.

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Becky Reba Bekah

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Becky Reba Bekah

Spelling Variations

Rebecca Rebekah Rebeccah

Similar Names

Rebecca Ruth Sarah Esther

Personality Traits

devoutgraciousbeautifulwelcoming

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