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Reb

Girl Name day: June 23
Reb is a short form of Rebekah: on birth records it is written Rebekah (74,368 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Rebekah page. Also a short form of Reba, Rebeka.
Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: To bind / captivating.
Biblical spelling of Rebecca, from Hebrew 'Rivka', possibly meaning 'to tie, bind' or 'captivating'.

Name day for Reb

June 23

Why this day? Reb is a short form of Rebekah, and shares its name day.

Reb is celebrated in the United States on June 23.

The story of the name Reb

Reb is a short form of Rebekah. It keeps its origin (Hebrew) and meaning — to bind / captivating, and shares its name day, June 23.

On birth records, Reb is rarely written as such: the Rebs are Rebekahs (74,368 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Rebekah page. Reb is also a short form of Reba, Rebeka.

Frequently asked questions about Reb

What does Reb mean?

Reb is a short form of Rebekah, which means to bind / captivating.

When is Reb's name day?

June 23, together with Rebekah: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Reb a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Rebekah.

Reb's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Reb

Bottom 10

  1. Tina42%
  2. Tonya66%
  3. Jennifer68%
  4. Angela74%
  5. Heather76%
  6. Gina76%
  7. Amy76%
  8. April76%
  9. Dawn78%
  10. Wendy78%

Love potential for Reb

Bottom 10

  1. Tina42%
  2. Jill52%
  3. April58%
  4. Jennifer60%
  5. Deanna61%
  6. Dawn62%
  7. Gina62%
  8. Heather64%
  9. Tara64%
  10. Heidi68%

Professional potential for Reb

Bottom 10

  1. Heather43%
  2. April46%
  3. Jennifer48%
  4. Amy52%
  5. Wendy53%
  6. Jill54%
  7. Dawn54%
  8. Nina55%
  9. Heidi56%
  10. Lisa56%

Crush potential for Reb

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