Indian name meaning

Rebecca

♀ Girl

Re·bec·ca · 3 syllables

Captivating; to bind

Origin
Hebrew
Most used by
Christian families
Commonly used in
Christian families across India
How common is this name?Rare

From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).

3
Name number 3 · The Expresser

Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.

Chaldean letter values for Rebecca
Rebecca
2525331

2 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 3 + 3 + 1 = 21, then 2 + 1 = 3. So Rebecca carries the name number 3.

About the name Rebecca

Rebecca is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Captivating; to bind.”

Spoken aloud it is Re·bec·ca — 3 syllables. Rebecca is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rebecca mean?

Rebecca means “Captivating; to bind.” It is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.

Is Rebecca a boy or a girl name?

Rebecca is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.

What is the origin and religion of the name Rebecca?

Rebecca is of Hebrew origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.

How do you pronounce Rebecca?

Rebecca has 3 syllables and is said as Re·bec·ca.

What is the numerology number of the name Rebecca?

In the Chaldean system, Rebecca has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”

Is Rebecca a common name in India?

Rebecca appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”

What names go well with Rebecca?

For a brother to Rebecca, families often stay within the same Hebrew naming tradition — Reuben, Emmanuel, Jacob or Jonathan all pair naturally with it.

Which names sound similar to Rebecca?

Jessica, Veronica or Monica share Rebecca's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.

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