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Name Origin

Rebekah is a Hebrew name meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind'. It is traditionally associated with strong female figures in the Bible, particularly Rebekah, the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau.

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Famous People

Rebekah Brooks (1968-)

Journalist, Editor

  • Former editor of the News of the World and The Sun.
  • Involved in the phone hacking scandal that led to the closure of the News of the World.