Rebecca
Rebecca is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Usually explained as 'to bind, join'”.
| Meaning | Usually explained as 'to bind, join' |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | רִבְקָה |
| Pronunciation | ruh-BEK-uh |
| Tradition | Jewish, Christian |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Rebecca
Rebecca comes from the Hebrew Rivkah, the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau in the Book of Genesis. Its meaning is debated: it is usually linked to a root meaning 'to tie, bind', and some connect it to a word for a tethered animal or a snare. The name was taken up by English Puritans and has been widely used in English-speaking countries ever since.
Is Rebecca a Jewish name?
Rebecca is a biblical name: Rivkah is one of the four matriarchs of the Jewish people, and her story appears in Genesis 24-27.
How popular is Rebecca?
A long-standing favourite in English-speaking countries, at its peak in the 1970s to 1990s.
Gifts with the name Rebecca
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rebecca mean?
Rebecca means 'Usually explained as 'to bind, join''. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Rebecca a Jewish name?
Rebecca is a biblical name: Rivkah is one of the four matriarchs of the Jewish people, and her story appears in Genesis 24-27.
How do you pronounce Rebecca?
Rebecca is pronounced ruh-BEK-uh.
Is Rebecca a boy or girl name?
Rebecca is usually a girl name.