Rebecca

Rebecca ([ ri-bek-uh ]) is a female name. It is the name of Isaac's wife in the Book of Genesis (Chapter 24).

The name Rebecca has been very popular for centuries. It has an interesting backstory and significance. Its Hebrew roots give it the meaning of "to tie, to bind, to snare," from the term "Ribqah," which means "to bind firmly." Additionally, the name is linked to the biblical figure of Rebecca, who was Isaac's spouse and the mother of Jacob and Esau. Rebecca is a popular name for girls in English-speaking countries. Nicknames include Becky, Becca, Beck, And Bex/Becks.

The name Rebecca is the English translation of the name  (Rivka). This name was ranked #304 on the US Popular Names in 2021.

People
Rebecca Black, American singer
Rebecca De Mornay, American actress
Rebecca Hall, British actress
Rebecca Quin, real name of American professional wrestler Becky Lynch
Rebecca Romijn, American actress
Rebecca Sealfon, American writer
Rebecca St. James, Australian singer
Rebecca, a film directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Rebecca Ferguson, Swedish actress
Rebecca Shelley, American pacifist

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