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Rebekah

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Meaning and origin
Rebekah is a Hebrew girl name. The meaning of the name is `Bound `.

Where is it used?
The name Rebekah is mainly used in Jewish.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Rebecka (In Swedish)
Rebeca (In Spanish and in Portuguese)
Rivka (In Jewish)
Rebeka (In Hungarian)
Rebekka (In German, Danish and in Norwegian)
R�becca (In French)
Rebecca (In English, Italian and in the bible)
Rebeckah (In English (Modern))
Rebeccah (In English (Modern))

In combination with other names:
In English (Modern): Rebeccanne (F)

If it's too long people might use
In English: Becka
In English: Beckah
In English: Reba
In English: Becca

See also
In English: Becky (F)

What Rebekah`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Rebekah:
Its spelt differently which makes it seem unusual.
The worst thing about the name:
Its very common
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
It would have been Teagan, Tyla or Elle.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
People always say, that's an interesting spelling and not many people have it
The worst thing about the name:
It sounds too formal when people say it and the spell it the crap way 'rebecca'
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
Heather... I know :/ lol or Rachel with one a
Extra information:
My middle name is lauren which I hate. I want all my names to be rebekah :)
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
well, mines actually spelt '' Rebeka '' its unique and the hebrew meaning is enchantingly beautiful ! =]
The worst thing about the name:
people tend to call me becky or becka which is soo not me.. it sounds sooo common
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
it probably would have been naomi
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
Well I spell it Rebeka... I love all the Nicknames
The worst thing about the name:
People always spell it wrong!
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
It would have been Bree!
Extra information:
Rebeka's Rock!!!!! :]
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
People Say it's a powerful name, and it's utterly unique.
The worst thing about the name:
Not even my husband spells it right!
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
It was going to be tidelia.
Extra information:
It's rare I find another one of me, and I get compliments on the spelling and the meaning all the time, I'm told it fits me well.
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
That its unique and Rebekah is the first ever spelling of the name, not rebecca.
The worst thing about the name:
everyone spells it wrong
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
If my name wasnt rebekah, it would be Rose.
Extra information:
MY NAME ROCKS. its spelt great and its sounds great
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
I love the name Rebekah, it is spelt lovely, and it is unique. a kah, instead of a cca is better every day.
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing its wonderful, it doesn't matter if people spell it wrong, its too beautiful and unique to be against it for spelling complications! Its a wonderful name!
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
It would have been Rachel, Rebekah is better though, i love it!
Extra information:
This is not a name you will ever be able to find many of in one day, i know more Rebeccas then Rebekahs. But i do know a couple :) So its not comepletely rare, but this is definetly not a name that one will be able to find everyday, and thats what so special, it doesn't matter if people spell it wrong, learn like all Rebekah's do, sometimes you have to spell your name. Even teachers of your kids may slip up, if so you can refer to the bible's spelling.
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
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The worst thing about the name:
i cant get get anything personilised and pople spell it wrong all the time!!!
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
it would be bailey
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
That it's spelled differently!
The worst thing about the name:
People get it spelled wrong or assume they know how its spelled
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
I don't know... there was no other name for me
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If I was going to be a boy it would have been Ryan... I'm glad that didn't happen
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
bet people they don't no how to spel ur name!!! they always get it wrong!
The worst thing about the name:
some people call me becca!! UGH! not my name!
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
it would be brittney!Ugh! sooo happy it's not my name now it's my cousins!haha to her!
Extra information:
i have found a ring once in disney land that had it spelled right so there's hope still to find SOMETHING with it spelled right!
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
My grandma was going to name my mommy this, but my grandpa said No Way. So my mom name me Rebekah in honor of my grandma.
The worst thing about the name:
Duh, everyone spells it wrong! And I can't find it on pencils at the store.
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
I would be a different person. A name is a powerful thing!
Extra information:
I'm 9 and my mom let me type this by myself. I love my mom!
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
It's not a common name spelled this way
The worst thing about the name:
EVERYBODY spells it wrong!
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
It would have been Sarah, But I like Rebekah better.
Extra information:
There are a lot of nicknames for Rebekah.
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
Its orsome because its different
The worst thing about the name:
People spell it wrong!!
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
It would of been Harriet
Extra information:
We just have the best name there is
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
its funky and no mata how old you are it doesnt go out of fashion
The worst thing about the name:
nothing i think its kwl...but it does get spelt wrong
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
i would be a hannah and i dont lyk that
Extra information:
we rock
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
Is that its the original spelling from the Hebrew Bible.
The worst thing about the name:
That it means a rope to tie up animals, although another meaning (in Hebrew) is captivating. And its constantly spelled wrong.
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
I don't know.. I appreciate my name.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
that it's scarce where i live
The worst thing about the name:
EVERYBODY spells it wrong!!!!
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
i would be a diane maybe
Extra information:
WE ROCK!!!
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
its fun to have this spelling
The worst thing about the name:
its spelt rong most of the time
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
it would be Dia
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
It has a way cool history
The worst thing about the name:
there are too many Rebekah s
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
I wouldn't have such a cool name
Extra information:
I love that people think the spelling is so origanal
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
its unique , and spelled different ,
The worst thing about the name:
people always spell it wrong or call me rifiki
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
then i wouldnt be rebekah (:
Extra information:
i have alot of nick names , and people love the way its spelled
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
It's unique and old so I feel special
The worst thing about the name:
After a while I began to despise it because when i get told off people say my full name. I prefer Becky now.
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
It would have been Natalie and Rebekah I think is more interesting.
Extra information:
When i was little people told me I was spelling my name wrong when i wasn't.
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
that nobody in the area's i have lived have the same name
The worst thing about the name:
they either pronounce it wron.. they alwyas spell it wrong and they alwyas call me becky
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
i wouldnt be so kwl
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
Very simple and different spelling, but not too crazy
The worst thing about the name:
Nobody ever spells it right
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
that my name is spelt unusal
The worst thing about the name:
that my mum shouts it at me
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
i would't be who i am now
Extra information:
we are the best
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
its not a silly sounding name
The worst thing about the name:
there are lots of rebekah's
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
I would have been a boy and called a boys name
Extra information:
I love my name
The best thing about the name Rebekah:
It's a beautiful strong name, with a good history
The worst thing about the name:
People often spell it 'Rebecca' and that annoys me
If my name wasn`t Rebekah....:
Probably not...
Extra information:

More `Rebekah` links
Rebekah as abbreviation
Actors named Rebekah
Rebekah in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Rebekah

Rebekah appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 309.. 1992 was a `top year` for the name Rebekah. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #145. The last time Rebekah appeared among the most common names was in 1950. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	309
2006	267
2005	255
2004	236
2003	217
2002	211
2001	189
2000	173
1999	157
1998	155
1997	153
1996	146
1995	157
1994	152
1993	148
1992	145
1991	147
1990	149
1980	162
1970	518
1960	728
1950	896
1940	---
1930	---
1920	---
1910	---
1900	---
1890	---
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