Rebekah
4 synonyms for Rebekah, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A feminine given name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Rebecca; in the Bible, the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau.
Synonyms
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Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Bex
Rivkah
Etymology
From Hebrew רִבְקָה (Riḇqāh), meaning roughly "captivating" or "ensnaring beauty."
Full origin of Rebekah →Frequently asked questions
What does “Rebekah” mean?
The word “Rebekah” means a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Rebecca; in the Bible, the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau.
How do you use “Rebekah” in a sentence?
Here is “Rebekah” used in a sentence: “Rebekah read the story of Isaac and Rebekah in Sunday school.”
What part of speech is “Rebekah”?
“Rebekah” is a name.
Where does the word “Rebekah” come from?
The word “Rebekah” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew רִבְקָה (Riḇqāh), meaning roughly "captivating" or "ensnaring beauty.".
