Rebekah

Meaning to bind, captivating
Origin Hebrew
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 7
Syllables 3
Syllabification Re-be-kah

About Rebekah

Rebekah, a timeless and elegant name of Hebrew origin, holds deep historical and biblical significance. Meaning "to tie" or "to bind," Rebekah has been cherished for centuries for its captivating and profound aura. The name's biblical roots trace back to the Old Testament, where Rebekah is celebrated for her strength, kindness, and unwavering faith.

Choosing Rebekah for your baby girl bestows upon her a sense of grace and wisdom passed down through generations. The name's variations, such as Rebecca and Rivka, add cultural richness and international appeal. Common nicknames like Becky and Becca offer a friendly and approachable tone to the name.

With many notable real-life figures and fictional characters bearing this name, Rebekah holds a timeless charm that continues to captivate modern parents seeking a name with history and depth. A baby girl named Rebekah is destined to carry the legacy of her strong namesake, making it a cherished choice for families across the world.

Variations of Name Rebekah

Rebecca
Rivka
Rebeca
Rabecca

Nicknames for Rebekah

Becki
Bec
Bekah
Rebby
Becca

Famous People Named Rebekah

Rebekah BrooksBritish journalist and former CEO of News International
Rebekah Del RioAmerican singer and actress
Rebekah ElmaloglouAustralian actress
Rebekah GrafAmerican actress
Rebekah JohnsonAmerican mathematician and computer scientist
Rebekah MercerAmerican philanthropist and political donor
Rebekah MarineAmerican model and motivational speaker
Rebekah RaffertyIrish rugby player
Rebekah VardyEnglish media personality and model

Characters Named Rebekah

Rebekah BrownCharacter from the book series "The Vampire Diaries"
Rebekah GallagherCharacter from the "Gallagher Girls" book series
Rebekah HoodCharacter from the TV show "Once Upon a Time"
Rebekah MikaelsonCharacter from the TV show "The Vampire Diaries" and its spin-off "The Originals"
Rebekah PowersCharacter from the book series "Wings of Fire"
Rebekah SinclairCharacter from the book "The Devil Wears Prada"
Rebekah SmithCharacter from the book "Wonder"
Rebekah SutterCharacter from the book series "Left Behind - The Kids"
Rebekah ThompsonCharacter from the book series "Thoroughbred"
Rebekah WalkerCharacter from the book series "Shadow Falls"

Other Popular Names Beginning with R

Rayna
Rio
Ryder
Raelyn
Rae
Rayne
Rya
Royal
Renesmee
Rylie