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Rebecca

A female given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew], in regular use since the Reformation.

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Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɹɪˈbɛkə/

Etymology

The Vulgate (Latin) form of biblical Rebekah, from Hebrew רִבְקָה (Rivka, “enchantingly beautiful, captivating, snare”).

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What does the name Rebecca mean?

A female given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew], in regular use since the Reformation.

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