Rivka

Girl's name

Rivka is a Hebrew name derived from the word "rivqah," meaning "to tie" or "to bind." It has roots in the Old Testament.

Meaning A snare
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 395
Peak year 2024

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Rivka Galchen - Author known for her novels and short stories.
  • Rivka Golani - Renowned violist and music educator.
  • Rivka Michaeli - Israeli actress and television presenter.
  • Rivka Zohar - Israeli actress and theater director.
  • Rivka Carmi - First female president of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
  • Rivka Basman Ben-Haim - Yiddish poet and Holocaust survivor.
  • Rivka Saker - British businesswoman and philanthropist.
  • Rivka Abir - Israeli artist known for her paintings and sculptures.

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