Mordekai
MOR-deh-kye
Popularity
#9557
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
89
Peak Year
#16 in 2023
First Recorded
2013
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
From the Hebrew name Mordechai, possibly meaning 'servant of Marduk' (a Babylonian deity) or 'man of spice'. It is a name from the Book of Esther.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Mordecai
A central figure in the biblical Book of Esther, advisor to King Ahasuerus.
Mordecai Richler
Canadian writer known for his satirical novels.
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