rebecca

Thân thiện

A woman named Rebecca draws water from a well.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A female given name: A name of Hebrew origin, meaning "to tie, to bind" or "captivating." 2. A biblical figure: In the Old Testament, Rebecca (also spelled Rebekah) is the wife of Isaac and the mother of the twins Jacob and Esau.

Usage Examples

• As a given name:
  • Rebecca is a popular name in many English-speaking countries.
  • My colleague's name is Rebecca, but she prefers to be called Becca.
• Referring to the biblical figure:
  • The story of Rebecca at the well is found in the Book of Genesis.
  • Rebecca played a crucial role in the lineage of the Israelites.

Advanced Usage

• "A Rebecca": In very rare literary or historical contexts, used to refer to a woman who is a captivating or binding force within a family or group, alluding to the biblical character's role and the meaning of her name.
  • She was the Rebecca of the family, the one who held everyone together through the crisis.

Variants and Related Words

• Rebekah: An alternative spelling of the name, often used in biblical translations.
• Becca, Becky, Reba: Common diminutives and nicknames for Rebecca.

Synonyms

• Given name: (No direct synonyms, but similar classic names include) Sarah, Rachel, Elizabeth.
• Biblical figure: (No synonyms; a unique historical/religious figure)

Học thuật

Noun

1. (Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Rebecca
• Rebekah