Rebekah
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Rebekah
From Late Latin Rebecca, from Greek Rhebékka, from Hebrew Ribhkāh , a personal name of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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"Years and years ago, my sister and I made a pact that when Dolly died we'd come to Dollywood immediately," Rebekah Donchatz said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
How appropriate that its bittersweet final act is so steeped in scripture, echoing God’s words to Rebekah about Jacob and Esau’s destiny.
From Salon ● May 19, 2026
The eggs they fertilized hatched in incubation tanks on the banks of the McCloud, according to Rebekah Olstad, project manager for the Winnemem Wintu’s salmon restoration efforts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2026
IGN's Rebekah Valentine also gave a thumbs-up to the main character, arguably one the more obscure Pokémon - "I love this little weirdo!" she wrote in her nine out of 10 review.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
Also Brenda’s friend Lara, and other girls I know who are good writers or artists or have something original to say: Dear Chameli, Brittany, Rebekah, Emily, Sa’iyda, Priscilla, Annalise .
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
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