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Rivka

RIV-kah

Popularity

#710

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

9,554

Peak Year

#395 in 2024

First Recorded

1949

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

The Hebrew form of Rebecca, meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind'.

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RivRiva

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Rivka Carmi

    Israeli pediatrician and geneticist

Nicknames

RivRiva

Spelling Variations

RebeccaRebekah

Similar Names

LeahSarahRachelHannah

Personality Traits

LoyalKindPracticalPatient

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