Rebeka

Rebeka is considered a Hungarian variant of the girl's name Rebecca, which originally derives from the ancient Hebrew name Rivqah (רִבְקָה). The meaning is not definitively established.

What does the name Rebeka mean?

Rebeka is considered a Hungarian variant of the girl's name Rebecca, which originally derives from the ancient Hebrew name Rivqah (רִבְקָה). The meaning is not definitively established. It likely means 'the captivating one,' 'the one who creates connections,' or more freely interpreted, 'the alluring one.' Its origin lies in the ancient Hebrew ribhqeh (רִיבְקָה) for 'a connection' and 'a link' or the Semitic root rbq (רבק) for 'to bind firmly,' 'to tie,' 'to captivate,' 'to couple,' and 'to connect.' Additionally, Rebeka is interpreted from Hebrew רב קוה as 'the great patience' and 'the great expectation.' The name Rivqāh may possibly trace back to the word biqrāh, which originally derives from the Arabic baqara (بَقَرة) for 'the cow' and 'the cattle.' This leads to the further meaning 'the kid' (in a positive sense). An uncertain derivation is the translation from Modern Hebrew רבקה as 'the coupling,' a possible reference to the biblical connection created by Rebekah between Aram and Israel. The Arabic interpretation 'the noose' from the word rabkatun is also uncertain. The name became well-known through the Old Testament, where Rebecca is the wife of Isaac and also the mother of the twin brothers Esau and Jacob. Other variants include Rebeca, Rebecka, Rebeccah, Rebekka, Rebekah, Rebekkah, Rivka, Riwka, Rifka, Riffka, and Riva.

Where does the name Rebeka come from?

The etymology of Rebeka is a female first name of ancient Hebrew origin with the meaning 'the captivating one' or 'the alluring one.' Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Rebeka?

Sound & pronunciation of Rebeka: The name Rebeka is three syllables and rhythmically balanced. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Re-be-ka' [ʁeˈbeːka], starting with a bright E sound that conveys lightness. The long E in the middle position brings brightness, while the clear K before the open A sets a distinct accent. This makes Rebeka appear classic and present - harmonious, structured, and melodious.

When is the name day of Rebeka?

The name day of Rebeka is March 23, August 30, and September 12.

Popularity

Rebeka is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,418th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2019 at 1,059th. In the last ten years, Rebeka has been given as a first name about 250 times, placing it 1,400th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,620th.

Nicknames & pet names

Becky / Beka / Beki / Bekka / Beks / Bexa / Rebbe / Rebby / Rebeli / Rebi / Rebuschka

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Famous people

• Rebeka Dremelj (Slovenian singer)
• Rebeka Karpati (Indian model)
• Rebeka Montoya (American actress)
• Rebeka Njau (writer from Kenya)
• Rebeka Stolmar (tennis player from Hungary)