Hebrew · Boy name
Mordechai
“servant of Marduk”
About the name Mordechai
Mordechai is a Hebrew name most famously borne by the biblical figure Mordecai in the Book of Esther. The name is believed to derive from the Akkadian name Marduka or Mardukâ, meaning ‘servant of Marduk,’ with Marduk being a major deity in ancient Mesopotamian religion. Mordechai is a central figure in the Jewish festival of Purim, which commemorates his role in saving the Jewish people as recounted in the Book of Esther. The name remains in use in Jewish communities worldwide.
- Meaning
- servant of Marduk
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- mor-deh-KAI(3 syl.)
Middle names for Mordechai
- Mordechai David
- Mordechai Isaiah
- Mordechai Joseph
- Mordechai Samuel
- Mordechai Eli
Questions about Mordechai
- What does Mordechai mean?
- Mordechai is a Hebrew name meaning "servant of Marduk".
- How do you pronounce Mordechai?
- Mordechai is pronounced mor-deh-KAI, with emphasis on the third syllable.
- What are variants of Mordechai?
- Variants of Mordechai include Mordecai.
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