Hebrew · Girl name
Rivka
“to bind or tie”
About the name Rivka
Rivka is the Hebrew form of Rebecca, traditionally derived from the Hebrew root meaning ‘to bind’ or ‘to tie’, sometimes connected with a word for a rope or tether. Rivka is a biblical figure, the wife of Isaac and mother of the twins Esau and Jacob; the Book of Genesis tells how she helped Jacob receive his father’s blessing. She is counted among the four matriarchs of Judaism, together with Sarah, Rachel and Leah. The name is used in Israel and Jewish communities worldwide, with the variant Rifka in Yiddish.
- Meaning
- to bind or tie
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- RIV-kah(2 syl.)
Middle names for Rivka
- Rivka Leah
- Rivka Sarah
- Rivka Miriam
- Rivka Tova
- Rivka Esther
Questions about Rivka
- What does Rivka mean?
- Rivka is a Hebrew name meaning "to bind or tie".
- How do you pronounce Rivka?
- Rivka is pronounced RIV-kah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Rivka?
- Variants of Rivka include Rivkah.
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