Rebeca

Rebeca is a female first name that is considered the Spanish and Portuguese variant of Rebecca. The name originally comes from the Ancient Hebrew Rivqah (רִבְקָה). However, the exact meaning of the name is not clearly defined.

What does the name Rebeca mean?

As a girl's name, Rebeca is often regarded as the Portuguese and Spanish form of Rebecca, which has its origin in the Ancient Hebrew Rivqah (רִבְקָה). The meaning of the name is not definitively defined. Translated, it could presumably mean 'the captivating', 'the one who creates connections', or 'the enchanting'. The roots lie in the Ancient Hebrew ribhqeh (רִיבְקָה), which means 'a connection' or 'a link', as well as the Semitic root rbq (רבק), which stands for 'to bind firmly', 'to tie', 'to captivate', 'to couple', and 'to connect'. Additionally, Rebeca in Hebrew is also interpreted as רב קוה, which means 'the great patience' and 'the great expectation'. The name Rivqāh may possibly derive from the Arabic word baqara (بَقَرة), meaning 'the cow' or 'the cattle', thus acquiring the additional meaning of 'the kid' (in a positive sense). The name is known from the Old Testament, where Rebecca is the wife of Isaac and the mother of the twin brothers Esau and Jacob. Other variants of the name include Rebecka, Rebeccah, Rebeka, Rebekka, Rebekah, Rebekkah, Rivka, Riwka, Rifka, Riffka, and Riva.

Where does the name Rebeca come from?

Rebeca is a female first name with Ancient Hebrew roots, whose meaning is interpreted as 'the captivating' or 'the enchanting'. The Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Rebeca?

The pronunciation of Rebeca is three syllables and clearly structured. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'Re-be-ca' [ʁeˈbeːka]. The emphasis is on the middle syllable with a long E, which gives the sound a certain brightness. The clear consonant structure ensures a firm closure. Overall, Rebeca conveys a feminine and classic impression that is harmonious, modern, and timeless.

When is the name day of Rebeca?

Rebeca is celebrated on name days on March 23, August 30, and September 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Rebeca is a widely used first name. The current rank in the list of the most common female baby names is 870th place. The best placement the name achieved was in 2020 with rank 580. In the last ten years, Rebeca has been given as a first name about 610 times, placing it at 729th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 852nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Beca / Becci / Beci / Becks / Beki / Reb / Rebe / Rebi / Rere

Similar first names

Famous people

• Maria Rebeca Alonso Lozano (Mexican actress)
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• Rebeca Flores (model from Ecuador)
• Rebeca Ghigliotto (Chilean actress)
• Rebeca Gusmao (Brazilian swimmer)
• Rebeca Matte Bello (Chilean sculptor)
• Rebeca Mauleon (American musician)
• Rebeca Mendez (Mexican artist)
• Rebeca Moreno (Salvadoran model)
• Rebeca Olvera (opera singer from Mexico)
• Rebeca Pous Del Toro (Spanish singer)
• Rebeca Tamez (model from Mexico)
• Rebeca Vandort (Sri Lankan cricketer)