Mordechai

On this page
  1. Origin and meaning
  2. Pronunciation
  3. Mordechai's luck prospects
  4. Personality traits of name Mordechai
  5. Name letters analysis
  6. Astrology of name Mordechai
  7. Numerology of name Mordechai
  8. Name popularity
  9. Name Mordechai in sign language
  10. Mordechai's name color

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.

Pronunciation

Say: 🔊
IPA: /mˈɔː͡ɹdɪt͡ʃˌa͡ɪ/
Syllables: morde-chai

Mordechai's luck prospects

DestinyGood★★★★
FriendshipExcellent★★★★★
LoveGood★★★★
FamilyExcellent★★★★★
MoneyGood★★★★
HealthPoor★★

Personality traits of name Mordechai

  • Charismatic
  • Enthusiastic
  • Peaceful
  • Logical
  • Risk-taker
  • Quarrelsome
  • Jealous

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.

Astrology of name Mordechai

Zodiac sign: Gemini
Element: Air
Ruling planet: Mercury

Lucky metal: Pewter

Lucky gemstones: 

Color Change FluoriteColor Change Fluorite
Cultured PearlsCultured Pearls
Demantoid GarnetDemantoid Garnet

Lucky colors: Coffee
Ruby

Totem pet: Hedgehog
Totem animal: Hedgehog
Totem plant: Peony
Totem tree: Mango

Lucky weekday: Saturday
Favorable month: April
Lucky numbers: 4, 5, 33
Lucky days of the month: 4, 13, 15
Unlucky number: 26

Hobbies: mountaineering, knitting, card games

Careers: Engineering, Law Enforcement, Entertainment

Health issues: Reproductive organs will get affected

Letters count: 9

Numerology of name Mordechai

Mordechai's name number: 4

Name popularity

Male

Raw data

YearRankBirths
197064521
197163926
197264822
197362528
197564032
197663032
197763537
197863847
197964641
198065734
198164149
198265644
198363957
198465740
198564750
198665450
198766948
198866368
198968073
199072162
199168975
199269786
199370962
199468196
199571388
199668889
1997678114
1998689111
1999707106
2000698116
2001697129
2002695124
2003662169
2004697153
2005733146
2006749136
2007747148
2008770146
2009734165
2010727162
2011700183
2012700200
2013693197
2014736184
2015732175
2016742184
2017706203
2018612313
2019629294
2020675257
2021722218

Name Mordechai in sign language

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Mordechai's name color

Mordechai

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