Rébecca
/ʁe.be.ka/
The English name Rebecca is translated into French as Rébecca.
Rébecca is a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of 3 syllables and is pronounced /ʁe.be.ka/.
Did you know?
- In French, the name Rébecca is associated with the rébec, a small medieval bowed instrument that resembles a violin. While the name and the instrument have different origins, they share a striking phonetic similarity in French.
- French speakers often associate Rébecca with the gothic atmosphere of Daphne du Maurier's famous novel, which has a lasting cultural impact in France.
- If you were to see the spelling Rebeca with a single 'c' in a French text, it is a strong signal that the subject is likely of Spanish or Portuguese origin. This variation is less common in standard French than the double 'c' version.
Examples in context
- Je connais une fille qui s'appelle Rébecca.I know a girl named Rébecca.
- Est-ce que Rébecca vient à la fête ?Is Rébecca coming to the party?
- Rébecca est une excellente cuisinière.Rébecca is an excellent cook.
Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are talking about their old friend during lunch.
- HugoTu as des nouvelles de Rébecca ?Do you have any news about Rébecca?
- EmmaOui, elle habite maintenant à Lyon.Yes, she lives in Lyon now.
- HugoRébecca est vraiment une personne courageuse.Rébecca is a truly courageous person.
- EmmaC'est tout à fait vrai.That is completely true.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rebecca” translations and entries Rébecca, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
