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Rebeka

re-BEK-ah

Letters6
Syllables3
OriginHebrew

The Story of Rebeka

From a Hebrew root meaning 'to bind' or 'captivate,' this name has drawn hearts together for thousands of years, and now it draws you.

Rebeka is a variant of the Hebrew name Rivqah, meaning 'to tie,' 'to bind,' or 'captivating.' It is famously borne by the matriarch in the Book of Genesis, a woman of strength, beauty, and profound influence. The name's journey spans ancient cultures, carried through religious texts and European adaptations into modern usage, always retaining its core essence of connection.

When you practice saying 'Rebeka,' you might feel a sense of deep connection, a gentle force that draws people close. It’s a name that embodies warmth and nurturing, the very qualities you hope to cultivate in your relationship with your daughter. Writing it on her birth announcement feels like weaving a bond, a testament to the captivating love that now defines your family.

What It Means

A variant of Rebecca, derived from the Hebrew name Rivqah, meaning "to tie, to bind" or "captivating".

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Personality Traits

kindgenerouswarmnurturing

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#93 in 1991

Total Births

2,647

First Recorded

1957

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