Rebekah Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Rebekah Name at a Glance

Name	Rebekah
Meaning	Fat, fattened, a quarrel appeased
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Rebekah Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Rebekah means “Fat, fattened, a quarrel appeased”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Rebekah Name Origin

Our database records Rebekah under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Rebekah a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Rebekah is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Rebekah

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