Hebrew · Girl name
Rebekah
“to bind or tie”
About the name Rebekah
Rebekah is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the root meaning ‘to bind or tie’. In the Bible, Rebekah is the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau, making her a significant matriarch in Jewish tradition. It symbolizes loyalty and devotion, reflecting the character of its biblical namesake.
- Meaning
- to bind or tie
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ree-BEK-ah(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Rebekah
- Rebekah Anne
- Rebekah Marie
- Rebekah Joy
- Rebekah Lynn
- Rebekah Grace
Questions about Rebekah
- What does Rebekah mean?
- Rebekah is a Hebrew name meaning "to bind or tie".
- How do you pronounce Rebekah?
- Rebekah is pronounced ree-BEK-ah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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