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Is Rebecca a beautiful name?
The name Rebecca goes up and down in the popularity rankings, but has consistently ranked in the top 200 most popular names for girls since at least 1880 (the first year for which the Social Security Administration has documented baby name popularity).
What does Rebekah mean as a name?
captivating
Girl. Hebrew. The Hebrew name Rebekah means “captivating” or “snare”. The name Rebekah appears in the Old Testament.
What is the nickname for Rebecca?
Rapqa
RebekahRibqaRivká
Rebecca/Nicknames
When was Rebekah a popular name?
For all intents and purposes, Rebekah came into use in America during the 1950s. She slowly climbed the charts until reaching her peak popularity during the 1980s and 90s. Although she never made the Top 100 list of most commonly used female names in the United States, she did hover around #150 for a while.
What does Rebekah mean in Latin?
The Vulgate (Latin) form of biblical Rebekah, from Hebrew רִבְקָה (Rivka, “enchantingly beautiful, captivating, snare”).
Is Rebekah a German name?
The name Rebekah is a girl’s name of German origin meaning “to tie, bind”.
Why is Bex short for Rebecca?
Short form of the name Rebecca which is possibly from the Hebrew meaning “captivating” or “a snare”.
Where is the name Rebekah from?
Hebrew
Origin of Rebekah Rebekah is a biblical name (wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau in the Old Testament) and derived from the Hebrew name Rivqah / רִבְקָה.
How many people name is Rebekah?
Since 1880 up to 2018, the name “Rebeka” was recorded 2,568 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2019, that’s more than enough Rebekas to occupy the country of Niue with an estimated population of 1,628. The name first appeared in the year 1957 and given to five newborn babies.
What is the meaning of the name Rebekah?
The name denotes merely a tying up of cattle, both for their own protection, the establishment of their home and to keep them from wandering off. Within this name lies the notion that individuals are placed together by something higher or smarter than they. The name Rebekah literally means Tied Up but more specific (and more friendly) is Secured.
Who are some famous people with the name Rebecca?
Famous People Named Rebecca. Rebecca Louisa Ferguson Sundsröm, Swedish actress, (The White Queen, Mission: Impossible) Rebecca Alie Romijn, American actress and model. Rebecca Skloot, American writer.
Where does the name Rebecca rank in popularity?
The name Rebecca goes up and down in the popularity rankings, but has consistently ranked in the top 200 most popular names for girls since at least 1880 (the first year for which the Social Security Administration has documented baby name popularity). In the year 2011, the Social Security Administration ranked Rebecca at 148th in…
What is the real name of Rebecca Smallbone?
Rebecca Smallbone, Australian stage name Rebecca Jean, American stage name Rebecca St. James, married name Rebecca Fink. Saw someone call her a country gospel singer. Not really, her style is less twangy more crispy if you get my gist. Amazing lady. Go buy her albums!