Rebecca

American  

[ri-bek-uh] / rɪˈbɛk ə /

noun

1. a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “binding.”

2. Douay Bible. Rebekah.

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Rebecca British  

/ rɪˈbɛkə /

noun

1. Douay spelling: Rebekah.  Old Testament the sister of Laban, who became the wife of Isaac and the mother of Esau and Jacob (Genesis 24–27)

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Example Sentences

Judge Rebecca Robinson granted a motion to dismiss made by Parker’s defense attorney, finding that the arguments made by prosecutors were legal theories, not a solid law on which to charge someone with a crime.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

All are now rebuilt or repaired, and the seven owners who chose to return will be back by the end of May, said Rebecca Anbardan, president of the builder, Warmington Residential.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Mother-of-two Rebecca Dance, from Berkshire, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma aged 39.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Having insurance is a good first step, says Rebecca Greenstein, a veterinary expert at pet-services marketplace Rover.com.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

I wondered suddenly if he had been in love with Rebecca.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier