Rebekka
[rɪˈbɛkə]Meaning
form of Rebecca, from Hebrew רִבְקָה, meaning "to tie firmly" or "captivating beauty"
Background Story
Rebekka is a form of Rebecca used in various languages, including Czech, Hungarian, Italian, Portuguese and Romanian. The name comes from the Hebrew רִבְקָה (Riḇqāh), from the Semitic root ר-ב-ק, meaning "to tie firmly". Jones' Dictionary of Old Testament Proper Names and the NOBS Study Bible Name List give the meaning as captivating beauty, or "to tie", "to bind".
Temperament
Variations
Rebecca, Rebeca, Rivka
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