Rebecca Name Meaning
The name Rebecca comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Rebecca below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Rebecca Name Meaning
English, Italian, Swedish, Biblical, Biblical LatinFrom the Hebrew name רִבְקָה (Rivqah) from an unattested root probably meaning "join, tie, snare". This is the name of the wife of Isaac and the mother of Esau and...
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What does the name Rebecca mean?
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Is Rebecca a boy or girl name?
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