Réba
Réba Origin and Meaning
Réba is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Reba, featuring an acute accent over the 'e'. The name Reba itself has multiple possible origins - it can be a short form of Rebecca (Hebrew for 'to bind' or 'captivating'), a variant of Riba (Arabic for 'hill'), or derive from a place name. The addition of the accent mark may reflect French influence or simply add a distinctive flair to the spelling. While Reba gained some recognition through American country singer Reba McEntire, the accented version Réba has remained quite rare. The name has a simple, strong sound with just two syllables and an open-ended vowel conclusion. The accent potentially changes the pronunciation slightly, emphasizing the first syllable and giving the name a more international character.