Rebeckah
English (Rare) · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Rebeckah
The name 'Rebeckah' is a variant of 'Rebecca,' meaning "to tie" or "to bind" (from the Hebrew root *rbq*), often interpreted as "captivating" or "ensnaring." It is used primarily in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic cultures, originating from the biblical matriarch Rebecca (wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau) in the Book of Genesis.
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Etymology
The name 'Rebeckah' is a variant of 'Rebecca,' meaning "to tie" or "to bind" (from the Hebrew root *rbq*), often interpreted as "captivating" or "ensnaring." It is used primarily in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic cultures, originating from the biblical matriarch Rebecca (wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau) in the Book of Genesis.
Rebeckah currently ranks #18,542 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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