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Rebekka
How to Pronounce Rebekka
Pronounced ruh-BEK-uh /rษหbษk.ษ/High
Meaning: Rebekka is a continental spelling of Rebecca, from Hebrew Rivqah, connected to a root meaning 'to bind, tie' and often glossed 'captivating.' Rebecca is a matriarch of Genesis, wife of Isaac; the double-k form is standard in German and Scandinavian usage.Medium
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History & Origin
Rebekka is the German and Scandinavian form of Rebecca, from the Hebrew Rivqah, tied to a root for binding and traditionally read as 'captivating' or 'ensnaring by beauty.' Rebecca is the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau in Genesis; the -kk- spelling reflects continental European convention and appeared in America alongside the standard form.
The variant crested around 1997 and has receded since, giving it a millennial stamp. Rebecca and Rebekah remain the common English spellings, and Rebekka reads as an international variant rather than a separate revival; families choosing it often have German or Scandinavian ties.
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What does the name Rebekka mean?
Rebekka is a continental spelling of Rebecca, from Hebrew Rivqah, meaning 'to bind' or 'captivating.'
How do you pronounce Rebekka?
It's said ruh-BEK-uh /rษหbษk.ษ/ โ three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Rebekka a boy or girl name?
Rebekka is used as a girl's name, as a variant of Rebecca.
How popular is Rebekka?
Rebekka is an uncommon international spelling of Rebecca, which itself is well established.