All about the name RIVKAH

Meaning, origin, history.

Rivkah, pronounced /rɪvˈkɑː/ or /riːˈvɑːkə/, is of Hebrew origin and means "to enlarge" or "to be wide". It is a name with deep roots in Jewish history and culture, most notably as the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau in the Bible. In Arabic, Rivkah is known as Rebah. The name has also gained popularity among non-Jewish communities, often used as an alternative to common names like Rebecca or Betty.

See also

Judaism
Jewish
Arab

Popularity of the name RIVKAH since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

Rivkah experienced fluctuations in popularity over time, with a significant rise since the late 90s until peaking in 2023.