Rivka: meaning of the Hebrew name
רִבְקָה
Pronounced riv-KAH
Meaning of Rivka
Rivka is the name of Rebecca the matriarch, wife of Isaac, who was chosen for her kindness and generosity at the well. The name stands for a good heart and determination.
And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel the son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.
וַיְהִי־הוּא טֶרֶם כִּלָּה לְדַבֵּר וְהִנֵּה רִבְקָה יֹצֵאת אֲשֶׁר יֻלְּדָה לִבְתוּאֵל בֶּן־מִלְכָּה אֵשֶׁת נָחוֹר אֲחִי אַבְרָהָם וְכַדָּהּ עַל־שִׁכְמָהּ׃
Rivka in Hebrew
Rivka is written רבקה in Hebrew (with vowel points: רִבְקָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- בBet
- קQof
- הHe
Gematria value: 307 (Resh 200 + Bet 2 + Qof 100 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningkindness and resolve
- Pronunciationriv-KAH
- Hebrewרבקה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Rivka ranked #15 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (727 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #11, in 2021 and 2022.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 | 727 |
| 2023 | 13 | 763 |
| 2022 | 11 | 854 |
| 2021 | 11 | 833 |
| 2020 | 15 | 765 |
| 2019 | 12 | 797 |
| 2018 | 12 | 797 |
| 2017 | 13 | 810 |
| 2016 | 14 | 798 |
| 2015 | 18 | 732 |
| 2014 | 15 | 775 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Rivka
What does the name Rivka mean?
Rivka is the name of Rebecca the matriarch, wife of Isaac, who was chosen for her kindness and generosity at the well. The name stands for a good heart and determination.
How do you pronounce Rivka?
Rivka is pronounced riv-KAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Rivka in Hebrew?
Rivka is written רבקה in Hebrew (with vowel points: רִבְקָה).
Is Rivka a biblical name?
Yes. Rivka appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 24:15.
How popular is the name Rivka in Israel?
In 2024, Rivka ranked #15 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (727 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #11, in 2021 and 2022. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Rivka?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רבקה adds up to 307 (Resh 200 + Bet 2 + Qof 100 + He 5).
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