Rebekah
Meaning of Rebekah
Rebekah is the time-honoured, slightly unconventional sister of the ever-popular Rebecca, tracing her silk thread of origin to the Hebrew “Rivkah,” often interpreted as “to bind” or, more poetically, “captivating.” She first steps onto the stage in the Book of Genesis as Isaac’s spirited bride, and ever since, storytellers—from Sunday-school teachers in Shillong to novelists in New York—have woven her name into tales of steadfast loyalty and quiet strength. The variant spelling, with its gentle “k,” feels a bit like adding cardamom to familiar chai: the flavour is instantly recognisable, yet has a hint of surprise. Pronounced “ri-BE-kuh” or “ree-buh-kuh,” Rebekah carries a lilting grace that suits both a classical concert hall and a bustling Bengaluru tech hub. Though her popularity in the United States has ebbed from the top 200 to a cosy niche, she maintains a devoted following among parents who want a name that balances biblical gravitas with modern verve. All told, Rebekah conjures images of sand-dusted desert caravans and monsoon-green fields alike—a lyrical choice for a daughter destined to bind hearts wherever she goes.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as REE-buh-kuh (/ˈri.bə.kə/)
American English
- Pronunced as rih-BEH-kuh (/rɪ.ˈbɛ.kə/)
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Notable People Named Rebekah
| Rebekah Jones is an American geographer and activist known for her controversial role as a COVID-19 whistleblower in Florida, where she received honors but was later labeled a conspiracy theorist. |
| Rebekah Vardy is a British media personality who lost the "Wagatha Christie" libel case for leaking fabricated stories about Coleen Rooney to The Sun. |
| Rebekah Ashley Stott is a New Zealand professional footballer who defends for Melbourne City and the national team, with a career spanning clubs in Australia, Germany, the US, and England. |
| Rebekah Victoria Neumann is an American businesswoman who served as WeWork's chief brand and impact officer and oversaw its WeGrow education program until 2019. |
| Rebekah Wingert-Jabi is an American documentary director acclaimed for her film My Neighbourhood. |
| Rebekah Marine Paster, known as The Bionic Model, is an American model and motivational speaker born without a right forearm. |
| Rebekah Teasdale, known as DJ Rebekah, is a British DJ and producer who runs labels and is celebrated for pioneering industrial techno and hardstyle. |
| Rebekah Brandes is an American actress and writer who has appeared in 14 films, starting with 2005's "Slaughter Party" and most recently in 2016's "Barrio Tales 2." |
| Rebekah Delgado is a British singer-songwriter who co-fronted Ciccone before achieving solo success with her praised debut album "Don't Sleep," which received national radio airplay. |
| American speed skater Rebekah Bradford was selected for the U.S. team at the 2010 Winter Olympics. |
