Rivka

What does the name Rivka mean?

Rivka is the Hebrew form of Rebecca, the matriarch who married Isaac and became the mother of Jacob and Esau; its meaning is uncertain and most often explained as "to tie" or "to bind", in the sense of a captivating beauty. It is a traditional choice in Orthodox Jewish families, where it is pronounced RIV-kah. Rivka entered the US top 1000 in 2013 and reached number 629 in 2025, its best rank so far.

At a glance

Gender
Girl's name
Origin
Hebrew
Popularity
Rather rare – #629 of the girl names in the United States
International
Rivka (Hebrew), Rebecca (English / Italian), Rebekka (German / Scandinavian), Rebeca (Spanish / Portuguese), Rifka (Yiddish).

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