Rebekah in Chinese
Rebekah in Chinese is 丽贝卡 (Lì Bèi Kǎ).
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- to bind, captivating
Etymologically, Rebekah is Hebrew and is commonly glossed as "to bind, captivating". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1883 and peaked in 1996. Spellings pronounced the same way include Rebecca, which share the transliteration 丽贝卡.
3 ways to write Rebekah
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
丽贝卡
Lì Bèi Kǎ
The standard transliteration of Rebekah: 丽 (lì, "beautiful, elegant"), 贝 (bèi, "shell, cowrie (treasure)"), 卡 (kǎ, "card (phonetic 'ca/ka')"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Syllable by syllable: 丽 (lì) carries "re", 贝 (bèi) carries "be", 卡 (kǎ) carries "kah". The tone contour is 4-4-3 (falling, falling, dipping).
Character breakdown
17 strokes total (simplified)- 丽
lì
Tone 4 · 8 strokes (simplified)
beautiful, elegant
- 贝
bèi
Tone 4 · 4 strokes (simplified)
shell, cowrie (treasure)
- 卡
kǎ
Tone 3 · 5 strokes (simplified)
card (phonetic 'ca/ka')
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
雅晴
Yǎ Qíng
Inspired by "to bind, captivating": 雅 (yǎ, "elegant, refined") + 晴 (qíng, "clear sky, fine weather"), expressing elegance and good character.
Why these characters?
Rebekah's meaning ("to bind, captivating") has no direct Chinese equivalent, so 雅 (elegant, refined) and 晴 (clear sky, fine weather) express elegance and good character instead.
Character breakdown
24 strokes total (simplified)- 雅
yǎ
Tone 3 · 12 strokes (simplified)
elegant, refined
- 晴
qíng
Tone 2 · 12 strokes (simplified)
clear sky, fine weather
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
丽静
Lì Jìng
丽 (lì, "beautiful, elegant") + 静 (jìng, "quiet, serene"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 丽 (lì), the same opening character as the transliteration 丽贝卡, for the "re" sound, and replaces the rest with 静 ("quiet, serene") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
22 strokes total (simplified)- 丽
lì
Tone 4 · 8 strokes (simplified)
beautiful, elegant
- 静
jìng
Tone 4 · 14 strokes (simplified)
quiet, serene
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 73,078 girls named Rebekah since 1883, with the high point in 1996 (2,222 births) and the busiest decade being the 1990s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #149 to #607 among girls.
- Peak year
- 1996
- Peak decade
- 1990s
- First year
- 1883
- Total since 1880
- 73,078
More About Rebekah in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Rebekah offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Rebekah, you'll find options that work for you.
Rebekah is also spelled Rebecca — both names use the same Chinese transliteration.
If you're exploring Chinese names for girls, you might also be interested in Rebecca in Chinese, Joanna in Chinese, and Carly in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Natalia in Chinese, Nancy in Chinese, Katrina in Chinese, and Kaitlin in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Rebekah, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Rebekah to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How is Rebekah translated into Chinese?
丽贝卡 (Lì Bèi Kǎ), or 麗貝卡 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Is Rebekah written differently in traditional Chinese?
Yes: 丽贝卡 becomes 麗貝卡; the changed characters are 丽→麗, 贝→貝. Use traditional for Taiwan or Hong Kong audiences.
Do Rebekah and Rebecca have the same Chinese name?
Yes. Both are written 丽贝卡, because Chinese transliteration follows pronunciation rather than English spelling.