Rivka name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Hebrew and French
Usage: Hebrew and Russian
Pronunciation: r(i)-vka
Meaning: Tie, Beguiling and Pearl
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What does Rivka mean?

Rivka's meaning is Tie, Beguiling or Pearl is originated from French and Hebrew and is used notably in Russian and Hebrew is a girl name. Rivka is a version of widespread Riva.

Riva is equivalent of Rebecca in Hebrew language. Rivka is version of biblical and lofty Rebecca. Rebecca is English form of Rebekah. Also Rebecca is Latin and English equivalent of Rebekka.

Rebecca means To Bind and Beguiling is originated from Hebrew. Rivka is short form of Margarete. Margarete is variant of widely accepted and conifer Marguerite. Also Margarete is a version of venerable and saintly Margareta.

Famous Latin and Old Greek Margarete, meaning of Margarete is "Pearl and The Pearl".

How do I pronounce Rivka?

The two syllabled name Rivka is pronounced, r(i)-vka. Some people pronounce it as riv-ka.

Variants of Rivka

Rebecca, Riva, Rebekah, Rebekka, Becca, Rena, Reava, Bekka, Beckah, Beka, Reene, Renatus, Andrea, Renée, Reva

Names that rhyme with Rivka

How popular is the name Rivka?

Rivka used to be a common name in United States, first appeared in 1949 and over 7294 babies have been given the name in 70 years. At the peak of its usage in 2017,.

However after 70 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still in a strong position. Rivka is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 1000 names.

In 2004, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 929 on girl names chart when 30 babies were named Rivka. Over 435 babies in England and Wales have been named Rivka.

Also, in Netherlands, in just 1 years, it has made it to the top 500 names. Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 427 on girl names chart when 29 babies were named Rivka.

Rivka is an uncommon baby name in France, even after 47 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000. Over 492 babies in France have been named Rivka.

It also recently appeared in Belgium baby girl names chart. Rivka is a rare baby name in Netherlands where it is still in use. Also, Rivka is a familiar name in England and Canada.

At least, 8000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.

YearRankBirths
2018866311
2017808335
2016857325
2015859324
2014916293
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Rivka in Nordic countries

CountriesWomen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands25656

Here's what numbers has to say about Rivka

In order to truly succeed in life, you have to work on your personality first. Good things don't just fall from the sky. You have to earn them. You know this. You attract wealth and successful people with your charisma. The letter A as your capstone reveals how you look at life and people in general. You are courageous but stubborn when convinced you are doing things the right way. People always look for comfort in your world.

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Famous people named Rivka

  • Rivka Golani, Israeli viola player
  • Rivka Carmi, Israeli pediatrician and geneticist who,
  • Rivka Rivera in Firelight as Actress
  • Rivka Bahar is notable for her acting in movie Tzanani Family

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