Rivka
Rivka is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “to bind, captivating.” Rivka is the original Hebrew form of Rebecca, one of the four matriarchs of Judaism.
how do you pronounce Rivka?
RIV-kah
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what does Rivka mean?
The name Rivka means “to bind, captivating.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
Rivka is the original Hebrew form of Rebecca, one of the four matriarchs of Judaism. When Abraham's servant found her at the well, her kindness and beauty made her the destined wife of Isaac. The name may mean 'to bind' or 'captivating.' Rivka preserves the raw beauty of the Hebrew original that Rebecca smooths over in translation.
who are famous people named Rivka?
- Rivka (Rebecca, biblical matriarch, wife of Isaac)
- Rivka Galchen (Canadian-American novelist and essayist)
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