Rebecca Basham

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Rebecca Basham — to bind, to tie
667K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Rebecca Basham is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Rebecca is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Rebecca or Rebekah (Hebrew: רִבְקָה Rīvqa) is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It is the name of the biblical figure Rebecca, wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. The name comes from the Semitic root ר-ב-ק (r-b-q), meaning "to tie firmly"; Jones' Dictionary of Old Testament Proper Names and the NOBS Study Bible Name List suggest the name means captivating beauty, or "to tie", "to bind". W. F. Albright held that it meant "soil, earth". The Latin Vulgate uses the spelling Rebecca exclusively and it is followed by (ex. gr.) Wycliffe and the Bishops' Bible. The surname Basham: Arthur Llewellyn Basham (1914–1985), British historian and Indologist Bilal Basham (born 1991), Bahraini handball player Carlos Basham Jr. (born 1997), American football player Chris Basham (born 1988), English football player Darrell Basham (born 1949), American stock car racing driver David Basham (born 1968), Australian politician Don Basham (1926–1989), American religious teacher Doug Basham (born 1971), American wrestler, ring name Basham Dugan Basham (born 1952), American former stock car racing driver James Basham (1903–1977), British boxer Jason Basham (born 1979), American stock car r. Rebecca is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 667K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Rebecca reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Rebecca

Meaning: to bind, to tie

Latin

Rebecca or Rebekah (Hebrew: רִבְקָה Rīvqa) is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It is the name of the biblical figure Rebecca, wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. The name comes from the Semitic root ר-ב-ק (r-b-q), meaning "to tie firmly"; Jones' Dictionary of Old Testament Proper Names and the NOBS Study Bible Name List suggest the name means captivating beauty, or "to tie", "to bind". W. F. Albright held that it meant "soil, earth". The Latin Vulgate uses the spelling Rebecca exclusively and it is followed by (ex. gr.) Wycliffe and the Bishops' Bible.

Surname: Basham

English

Arthur Llewellyn Basham (1914–1985), British historian and Indologist Bilal Basham (born 1991), Bahraini handball player Carlos Basham Jr. (born 1997), American football player Chris Basham (born 1988), English football player Darrell Basham (born 1949), American stock car racing driver David Basham (born 1968), Australian politician Don Basham (1926–1989), American religious teacher Doug Basham (born 1971), American wrestler, ring name Basham Dugan Basham (born 1952), American former stock car racing driver James Basham (1903–1977), British boxer Jason Basham (born 1979), American stock car r.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Rebecca is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Rebecca by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Rebecca Basham

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Rebecca Basham:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Rebecca?
The first name Rebecca originates from Latin. Rebecca or Rebekah (Hebrew: רִבְקָה Rīvqa) is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It is the name of the biblical figure Rebecca, wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. The name comes from the Semitic root ר-ב-ק (r-b-q), meaning "to tie firmly"; Jones' Dictionary of Old Testament Proper Names and the NOBS Study Bible Name List suggest the name means captivating beauty, or "to tie", "to bind". W. F. Albright held that it meant "soil, earth". The Latin Vulgate uses the spelling Rebecca exclusively and it is followed by (ex. gr.) Wycliffe and the Bishops' Bible.
When was Rebecca most popular?
The name Rebecca reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Basham?
The surname Basham originates from English. Arthur Llewellyn Basham (1914–1985), British historian and Indologist Bilal Basham (born 1991), Bahraini handball player Carlos Basham Jr. (born 1997), American football player Chris Basham (born 1988), English football player Darrell Basham (born 1949), American stock car racing driver David Basham (born 1968), Australian politician Don Basham (1926–1989), American religious teacher Doug Basham (born 1971), American wrestler, ring name Basham Dugan Basham (born 1952), American former stock car racing driver James Basham (1903–1977), British boxer Jason Basham (born 1979), American stock car r.
What are the origins of the name Rebecca Basham?
The name Rebecca Basham combines two different traditions: the first name Rebecca has Latin roots, while the surname Basham originates from English.
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