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

Rebecca is convinced both incidents were connected to her manager.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Rebecca Curtayne, of Healthwatch England, a patient watchdog, says they too have concerns with people reporting private dentistry is "too expensive".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

At first glance, one might think the boldness brimming from Rebecca Zlotowski’s “A Private Life” has something to do with the film being Jodie Foster’s first entirely French-speaking role.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Esther Holm, Rebecca Grossman’s attorney, told jurors in closing arguments Tuesday that the evidence showed her client never intended to hurt the children and that $176 million already sent a message.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

There had been some argument about it probably, Rebecca defending him, and ever after this perhaps a slight awkwardness whenever his name was mentioned.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier