Ρεβέκκα
Revékka
The English name Rebecca is translated into Greek as Ρεβέκκα (Revékka). Wiktionary also lists Ρεμπέκα (Rempéka).
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ρεβέκκα | Revékka | |
| Ρεμπέκα | Rempéka | transliteration |
Ρεβέκκα is used as a female given name.
Which one should you use?
Ρεμπέκα is a transliteration of the name.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Revékka.
Did you know?
- The name Ρεβέκκα is rarely used as a 'name day' celebration in Greece, as name days are typically reserved for Saints recognized by the Orthodox Church.
- While Ρεβέκκα is a recognized name, Greek speakers may use the suffix -ουλα to create the ultra-affectionate version Ρεβέκκουλα.
- The name Ρεβέκκα contains the letter β, which in Ancient Greek sounded like 'b' but in Modern Greek sounds like 'v'.
Examples in context
- Γνωρίζετε την Ρεβέκκα. Είναι μια ευγενική κυρία.Do you know Rebecca? She is a polite lady.
- Καλησπέρα, Ρεβέκκα! Πώς είσαι σήμερα;Good evening, Rebecca! How are you today?
- Μπέκκα, περάσαμε υπέροχα στην παραλία σήμερα!Becka, we had a fantastic time at the beach today!
- Πρέπει να καλέσουμε την Ρεβέκκα στο πάρτι.Prépei na kalésoume tīn Rebekka sto párti.We must invite Rebecca to the party.
Example conversation
Dimitris and Eleni are discussing their friends at a cafe.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΞέρεις αν η Ρεβέκκα θα έρθει σήμερα;Xéreis an i Rebekka tha érthei símera;Do you know if Rebecca is coming today?
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, η Ρεβέκκα είπε ότι θα έρθει αργότερα.Nai, i Rebekka eípe óti tha érthei argótera.Yes, Rebecca said she will come later.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΤέλεια, η Ρεβέκκα είναι πάντα πολύ ευχάριστη.Téleia, i Rebekka eínai pánta polý efcharísti.Great, Rebecca is always very pleasant.
- Ελένη EleniΕίναι όντως μια υπέροχη φίλη.Eínai óntos mia ypérochi fíli.She truly is a wonderful friend.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rebecca” translations and entries Ρεμπέκα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.