Rebekah

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Rebekah

Pronunciation: rə-BEH-kə (key)

Names related to Rebekah: Rebecca, Rebekka, Rivka

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Origin of the name Rebecca:

From the Ecclesiastic Late Latin and Ecclesiastic Greek Rhebekka, which is derived from the Hebrew ribbqāh (noose), from rabak (to bind, to tie). The name, borne in the Bible by the wife of Isaac, was not used in England until after the Reformation in the 16th century.

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Comments and insights on the name Rebekah: | Edit: This is my name and I love the biblical spelling, but no one EVER spells it correctly. Its actually amazing how many ways that people will spell Rebekah without ever considering this spelling. Rebecca, Rebekka, Rebecka, Rebhecka, Rebekkah, Rebeckah. I usually have to spell it at least twice, but once they get it, I'm always complimented on it.
Personal experiences with the name Rebekah: | Edit: I completely agree with your comment,im Rebekah, i always have to spell it, then explain the spelling but people always compliment it, i did hate it growing up, didnt seem a strong or cool enough name to me through my teen years, but ive grown into it! still known as Beckie rather than Rebekah though!!
Nicknames for Rebekah: | Edit: Becky, Bekka, Reba, Bekah, Bek, Bey
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