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Name Origin

Rebecca is a Hebrew name meaning 'to tie, bind, or snare.' In the Bible, Rebecca is the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau.

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Famous People

Rebecca Romijn (1972-)

Actress, Model

  • Known for roles in X-Men and Ugly Betty

Rebecca Ferguson (1983-)

Actress

  • Starred in Mission: Impossible series, Dune
  • Nominated for BAFTA Award

Rebecca Lobo (1973-)

Basketball Player, Analyst

  • NCAA Champion with UConn Huskies
  • WNBA All-Star
  • Olympic Gold Medalist (1996)

Rebecca West (1892-1983)

Novelist, Journalist

  • Author of novels like 'The Return of the Soldier'
  • Prominent literary critic and essayist