Rebekka
German · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Rebekka
Rebekka means "to bind" or "to join," deriving from the Hebrew root *qbr* (ק-ב-ר), though the name's exact etymology remains debated among scholars, with some linking it to Hebrew *ribqah* meaning "captivating" or "noose." The name is primarily used in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim cultures, with notable historical roots in the Hebrew Bible where Rebecca was the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau, and has been borne by figures across European and Middle Eastern societies since antiquity.
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Etymology
Rebekka means "to bind" or "to join," deriving from the Hebrew root *qbr* (ק-ב-ר), though the name's exact etymology remains debated among scholars, with some linking it to Hebrew *ribqah* meaning "captivating" or "noose." The name is primarily used in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim cultures, with notable historical roots in the Hebrew Bible where Rebecca was the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau, and has been borne by figures across European and Middle Eastern societies since antiquity.
Rebekka currently ranks #17,083 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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