What is the origin of the name Rebeka?

Rebeka is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Rebeka?

Rebeka is currently ranked #11890 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Rebeka?

Rebeka is pronounced re-BEK-ah.

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GirlHebrew

Rebeka

re-BEK-ah

Popularity

#11890

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

2,647

Peak Year

#93 in 1991

First Recorded

1957

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

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

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Nicknames

Bekah Bekki Reba

Spelling Variations

Rebecca Rebekah Rivka

Similar Names

Leah Sarah Hannah Miriam

Personality Traits

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