Rebecca
/reˈbɛk.ka/
Rebecca is the Italian form of the English female given name Rebecca.
Rebecca is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While Rebecca is the standard form, Rebe and Becky serve as informal nicknames. Rachele is an alternative Italian name that shares a similar meaning.
How do you pronounce it?
The name has three syllables and the stress is on the second syllable: /reˈbɛk.ka/.
Did you know?
- The name Rebecca comes from the Hebrew word Riḇqāh, which can mean 'snare' or 'captivating'.
- While Rebecca is used in Italy, the biblical figure is often referred to as Rebecca in the Vulgate, the Latin Bible that heavily influenced Italian naming conventions.
- The name Rebecca is categorized as a 'nome biblico' in Italy, a group of names that often carry a connotation of timelessness and sobriety.
Examples in context
- Rebecca è una ragazza simpatica.Rebecca is a nice girl.
- Conosco una ragazza di nome Rebecca.I know a girl named Rebecca.
- Hai mai parlato con Rebecca?Have you ever spoken with Rebecca?
Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- MartinaMatteo, hai visto Rebecca oggi?Matteo, have you seen Rebecca today?
- MatteoNo, non l'ho vista.No, I haven't seen her.
- MartinaRebecca è arrivata molto tardi.Rebecca arrived very late.
- MatteoForse è rimasta bloccata nel traffico.Maybe she got stuck in traffic.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rebecca” translations and entries Rebecca, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Rebecca, CC BY-SA 4.0.
