Rivka
RIV-kuh
✦ Meaning
“Hebrew origin, the biblical name Rebekah (to bind), meaning 'captivating beauty.' A Yiddish form with deep Jewish heritage.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #708 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Rivka Galchen (author)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across Jewish, Hebrew, and contemporary cultures
People Also Ask
Hebrew origin, the biblical name Rebekah (to bind), meaning 'captivating beauty.' A Yiddish form with deep Jewish heritage.
Rivka is currently ranked #708 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Popular nicknames for Rivka include Riv, Rivky.
Names that pair beautifully with Rivka include Miriam, Shira, Leah.