Rebekah

Rebekah Meaning & Origin

About Rebekah
The name Rebekah is of Hebrew origin and means "captivating" or "to tie firmly." It is derived from the Hebrew word "rabah," which means "to tie" or "to bind." Rebekah is a name often associated with beauty, charm, and the ability to captivate others. It is a name that conveys a sense of strength and allure.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rebekah are female.

Rebekah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.06% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RPK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R01020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH0 B IY1 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/rebekah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RPK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rebekah in Braille

Here's how to represent Rebekah in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Rebekah in braille

How to Spell the Name Rebekah in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Rebekah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rebekah in sign language

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