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Rebeka

Girl name · 47 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Rebeka: 47 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2003.

A variant of Rebecca, Rebeka derives from the Hebrew name Rivkah, meaning “to bind” or “tie” — often interpreted as “captivating” or “ensnaring.” In the Bible, Rebekah was the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau, a matriarch known for her resourcefulness. More recently, the name has been borne by notable figures such as Rebeka Dremelj, a Slovene singer and beauty queen, and Rebeka Brown, a former member of the Swiss National Council. No major places are directly named after a Rebeka, though the root appears in place names like Rivenhall in England. The spelling Rebeka is especially common in Central and Eastern Europe, offering a streamlined alternative to the more traditional Rebecca while retaining its biblical resonance.