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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

Top 10

  1. Christophe96%
  2. Debi96%
  3. Duwayne95%
  4. Kirt95%
  5. Debbi94%
  6. Kevan94%
  7. Reda93%
  8. Raylene93%
  9. Mel93%
  10. Gaynell92%

Bottom 10

  1. Barbie48%
  2. Deedee48%
  3. Andree52%
  4. Vernetta55%
  5. Suzie57%
  6. Helga57%
  7. Sid60%
  8. Theresia62%
  9. Cinda62%
  10. Rock63%

Love potential for Reb

Bottom 10

  1. Vernetta42%
  2. Deedee42%
  3. Cinda42%
  4. Barbie42%
  5. Suzie43%
  6. Sid46%
  7. Flint46%
  8. Roby47%
  9. Micky49%
  10. Pandora50%

Professional potential for Reb

Bottom 10

  1. Sid42%
  2. Mikki42%
  3. Jacki43%
  4. Davey43%
  5. Enola45%
  6. Davy45%
  7. Peri45%
  8. Micky45%
  9. Denita46%
  10. Teddie46%

Crush potential for Reb

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