Rebeccah

Rebeccah is a feminine given name, primarily a spelling variant of Rebecca. It traces to the Hebrew name Rivka, the wife of Isaac in the Hebrew Bible. The traditional etymology links Rivka to meanings such as “to tie” or “to bind,” though exact meaning is uncertain. The form Rebeccah is less common today, and many English speakers simply use Rebecca or Rebekah.

Usage and spelling of Rebeccah are comparatively rare in contemporary English. It is often chosen to evoke a classical or biblical feel, or to distinguish a family’s preference from the more common spellings. The name appears across English-speaking countries and among Jewish and Christian communities, where biblical associations remain a factor in naming choices.

Pronunciation of Rebeccah generally aligns with Rebecca, with the stress on the second syllable. In practice, it is commonly pronounced as reh-BEK-uh or ri-BEK-uh, with the final “h” typically not pronounced in modern usage.

Variants and related names include Rebecca and Rebekah; other spellings such as Rebekka exist as well. Diminutives include Becca, Becka, and Beck. The Hebrew form Rivka represents the original source in biblical texts, and many languages offer related forms with their own customary spellings.