Mordechai

Origin and meaning

Name: Mordechai (morde-chai)

Gender: Male

Popularity in 2023: #722

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Warrior

Origin: Jewish
Meaning: Warrior

Origin: Persian
Meaning: Follower of Marduk, Warrior and Little Man

Gender: Male

Origin and Meaning: Mordechai is a Hebrew and Jewish name meaning "Warrior". It is also a Persian name meaning "Follower of Marduk, Warrior and Little Man".

Etymology: The name Mordechai is derived from the Persian word "Marduka", which means "follower of Marduk". Marduk was a Babylonian god associated with war and power.

Derived: The name Mordechai has been used as a given name for centuries, and is used in many different cultures and languages.

History of name: Mordechai is a biblical name, mentioned in the Book of Esther as the cousin and foster father of Queen Esther of Persia. He was also a hero in the Purim story, a celebration of the Jews' deliverance from extermination in ancient Persia.

Style of the name: Mordechai is a classic and traditional name that has a strong and bold sound. It is a name that has been used for centuries and is still popular today.

Symbolism of the name: The name Mordechai symbolizes strength, courage, and determination. It is a name that is associated with bravery and leadership.

Mordechai's luck prospects

Common Nicknames

Common Nicknames for Mordechai include:

• Morty
• Motty
• Mordy
• Mor
• Moe
• Morey
• Mordo
• Motti
• Morde
• Mokey

Name popularity

In the United States, the name Mordechai is not a very common name.

Famous people named Mordechai

• Mordechai Ben David, American Hasidic singer and songwriter
• Mordechai Eliyahu, Israeli rabbi and former Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel
• Mordechai Gur, Israeli general and politician
• Mordechai Frizis, Greek military officer and resistance leader
• Mordechai Kaplan, American Conservative rabbi and philosopher

Name Variations

Variations of name Mordechai in English:

• Mordechai
• Mordy
• Mordecai
• Mordecah
• Mordeka

Variations of name Mordechai in different languages:

• Modrzej (Polish)
• Mordechai (Hebrew)
• Mordkhai (Yiddish)
• Modrík (Slovak)
• Modrice (Czech)

Similar Names

• Morris
• Moritz
• Mordy
• Mordecai
• Mordka

Anagrams

• Hamedcori
• Dormiceha

An anagram is a word formed by rearranging the letters of another word.

Rhyming Names

• Rai
• Kai
• Tai
• Mai
• Nay
• Jay
• Ray
• Fay
• Hay
• Pay

Diminutives Names

A diminutive is a name that sounds similar to Mordechai but is shorter.

• Morty
• Motty
• Mordy
• Mor
• Moe

Sibling Names

Sisters: Rachel, Sarah, Leah, Miriam, Hannah.

Brothers: Isaac, Benjamin, Samuel, Joel, Joseph.