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Mordcha

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Pronounced MORD-khah /ˈmɔːrd.xɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish form of Mordecai (Mordechai), the hero of the biblical Book of Esther; the name traces to Hebrew tradition and is linked to the Babylonian Marduk. Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A Yiddish form of Mordecai: Mordcha honors the hero of the Book of Esther (said 'MORD-khah'). Traditional and warm.
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Origin MediumYiddish, Hebrew
MeaningA Yiddish form of Mordecai (Mordechai), the hero of the biblical Book of Esther; the name traces to Hebrew tradition and is linked to the Babylonian Marduk. Noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2022)#13692 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 58

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820052022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mordcha is a Yiddish form of Mordecai, hero of the Book of Esther. It is noted here respectfully as a traditional Jewish name — rare in the U.S. (said 'MORD-khah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Jewish families. Rare, traditional, and warm.

Did you know? Mordcha is a Yiddish form of Mordechai — the hero of the biblical Book of Esther — a traditional Jewish name carried with pride (said 'MORD-khah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Mordcha — Yiddish Mordecai; Book of Esther

Variations

MordechaiMordcheMotke

Nicknames

MottiMordy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mordcha mean?

Mordcha is a Yiddish form of Mordecai, the hero of the biblical Book of Esther.

How do you pronounce Mordcha?

It's said MORD-khah /ˈmɔːrd.xɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mordcha a boy or girl name?

Mordcha is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Mordcha?

Mordcha is extremely rare in the U.S.

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