Rebecca

/rəˈbɛkə/ noun

Definition

A personal name commonly used for women, with roots in Hebrew meaning 'to bind' or 'to join.'

Etymology

From Hebrew 'Rivka,' coming from the root 'rbk' meaning 'to bind or join.' The name was famous from biblical times and has been used continuously for thousands of years.

Kelly Says

Rebecca is one of the oldest names still in use today—it comes from Hebrew meaning 'to bind,' and the biblical Rebecca was famous for her role in binding families together, so the meaning matched the story.

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