girl · Hebrew

Rebecca

/RE-be-cca/

Meaning: To bind, to join

Rebecca at a glance

Meaning: To bind, to join
Origin: Hebrew
Religion: Christian
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: RE-be-cca
Syllables: 3
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Rebekca, Rebecciya, Rebbecca, Rebekcia, Rebekce, Rebecceh

Lucky details for Rebecca

Number: 3
Color: Royal Purple
Stone: Yellow Sapphire
Flower: Lily
Day: Thursday
Planet: Jupiter
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Metal: Tin

Rebecca is a Hebrew name meaning “to bind, to join”. Parents choose Rebecca for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Rebecca reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.

Numerology

Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.

Personality

Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable

Positive Traits

Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music

Negative Traits

Can scatter energy across too many interests at once

Career Suggestions

Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism

Nicknames

Rebe Rebi Reby Rey

Middle Names

Riya Rebeccaah Rehemiyiya

Sibling Names

Aaron Caalle Ezria Joshuya

Compatible Names

Abigail Aviviya Edeno Elisheviya Naaomee Saria

FAQs about the name Rebecca

What does the name Rebecca mean?

Rebecca means “to bind, to join” and comes from a Hebrew root.

Is Rebecca a boy or girl name?

Rebecca is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Rebecca?

Rebecca is pronounced RE-be-cca (3 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Rebecca?

The lucky number for Rebecca is 3, ruled by Jupiter.

What are good nicknames for Rebecca?

Popular short forms include Rebe, Rebi, Reby, Rey.