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Mordechai

MOR-deh-khai

Popularity

#966

stable

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.

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Numerology

1

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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Personality Traits

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