Rivka
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Rivka
The name Rivka means "to bind" or "to tie" in Hebrew, derived from the Semitic root *r-b-q* (ר-ב-ק), and is most commonly interpreted as "ensnaring" or "captivating." It is the original Hebrew form of Rebecca, used primarily in Jewish and Christian cultures, notably as the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau in the Hebrew Bible (Genesis).
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Etymology
The name Rivka means "to bind" or "to tie" in Hebrew, derived from the Semitic root *r-b-q* (ר-ב-ק), and is most commonly interpreted as "ensnaring" or "captivating." It is the original Hebrew form of Rebecca, used primarily in Jewish and Christian cultures, notably as the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau in the Hebrew Bible (Genesis).
Rivka currently ranks #629 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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