רבקה
Rivka
The English name Rebecca is translated into Hebrew as רבקה (Rivka).
רבקה is a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
The proper Hebrew translation of "Rebecca" is רִבְקָה (Rivkah).
How do you pronounce it?
Rivka
Did you know?
- The Hebrew name רבקה shares a linguistic root with the Arabic verb رَبَقَ (rabaqa), which means 'to tie' or 'to bind'.
- In religious Hebrew texts, רבקה is often associated with the concept of a 'snare' or 'tether', reflecting the literal meaning of the root.
- In some modern Israeli contexts, the name רבקה is seen as traditional or 'vintage' and is less common among newborns than in previous generations.
Examples in context
- ברוך אתה אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותינו אלוהי אברהם אלוהי יצחק ואלוהי יעקוב, אלוהי שרה אלוהי רבקה אלוהי רחל ואלוהי לאה.You are blessed, oh Lord our God and God of our ancestors, God of Abraham, God of Isaac and God of Jacob, God of Sarah, God of Rebecca, God of Rachel and God of Leah.This sentence is useful for seeing how the name רבקה is used in a traditional religious blessing.Tatoeba #3005820 by judaismo, translation #3005821 by judaismo
- רבקה היא חברה טובה שלי.rebecca hi haverah tovah sheli.Rebecca is a good friend of mine.
Example conversation
Agar is introducing her friend to Ido.
- עגור Adiעידו, תכיר את רבקה.Ido, takir et Rebecca.Ido, meet Rebecca.
- עידו Idoנעים להכיר אותך, רבקה.Naim le-hakir otach, Rebecca.Nice to meet you, Rebecca.
- עגור Adiרבקה לומדת איתי באוניברסיטה.Rebecca lomedet iti ba-universita.Rebecca studies with me at the university.
- עידו Idoזה נשמע נהדר.Ze nishmaa nehedar.That sounds great.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries רבקה, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
