Rivka
Meaning of Rivka
Rivka is a beautiful and timeless name for a baby girl. Its origins can be traced back to Hebrew, where it is pronounced as RIV-kuh (/ˈrɪv.kə/). This name also has variations, with Rebecca being the most commonly known one. In the United States, Rivka has been steadily increasing in popularity over the years. While it may not currently rank among the top names, it has consistently been chosen by parents who appreciate its unique charm. With its rich history and melodic sound, Rivka is an excellent choice for parents seeking a name that is both meaningful and elegant for their little one.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as RIV-kuh (/ˈrɪv.kə/)
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Notable People Named Rivka
| Rivka Yahav is an accomplished academic psychotherapist and faculty member at Haifa University, known for her leadership in the field and recipient of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Initiatives and Innovation in 2012. |
| Rivka Carmi is an Israeli pediatrician and geneticist who made history as the first woman to be appointed president of an Israeli university, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. |
| Rivka Galchen is a Canadian-American writer known for her award-winning novel Atmospheric Disturbances and her contributions to The New Yorker magazine. |
| Rivka Ravitz is an Israeli Haredi political administrator known for her role as the chief of staff to President Reuven Rivlin and for being a mother of 12. |
| Rivka Oxman is an Israeli architect, researcher, and professor at the Technion Institute in Haifa, known for her work in digital architecture and computational design methods. |
| Rivka Basman Ben-Hayim was a renowned Lithuanian-born Israeli Yiddish poet and educator, honored with the Itzik Manger Prize in 1984 and the Chaim Zhitlowsky Prize in 1998. |
| Rivka Michaeli is a versatile Israeli actress, comedian, television hostess, and entertainer. |
