Mordechai
MOR-deh-khai
Popularity
#966
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
6,578
Peak Year
#315 in 2018
First Recorded
1950
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Mordechai is a Hebrew name meaning 'servant of Mordech' or 'belonging to Marduk,' derived from the Babylonian god Marduk. It's most known from the biblical Book of Esther.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Mordechai Richler
Canadian author known for his novels and essays
Mordechai Vanunu
Israeli nuclear technician and peace activist
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