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Rebecca

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Rebecca ([ ri-bek-uh ][1]) is a female name. It is the name of Isaac's wife in the Book of Genesis (Chapter 24).

The name Rebecca has been very popular for centuries. It has an interesting backstory and significance. Its Hebrew roots give it the meaning of "to tie, to bind, to snare," from the term "Ribqah," which means "to bind firmly." Additionally, the name is linked to the biblical figure of Rebecca, who was Isaac's spouse and the mother of Jacob and Esau.[2] Rebecca is a popular name for girls in English-speaking countries. Nicknames include Becky, Becca, Beck, And Bex/Becks.

The name Rebecca is the English translation of the name רבקה (Rivka). This name was ranked #304 on the US Popular Names in 2021.[3]

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  1. "Definition of Rebecca | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  2. "Rebecca name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Archived from the original on 2023-04-08. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  3. OACT. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-03.