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Mordchai
Pronounced MORD-khy /ˈmɔːrd.xaɪ/Medium
Meaning: A Yiddish/Ashkenazi form of Mordecai, a biblical name (the hero of the Book of Esther) traditionally linked to the Babylonian god Marduk, sometimes read as 'warrior; little man.' Common in Orthodox and Hasidic families.Low
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History & Origin
Mordchai is an Ashkenazi form of the biblical Mordecai, tied to Marduk and sometimes read as 'warrior.' The hero of Esther, it is common in Orthodox and Hasidic use — rare in the wider U.S. (said 'MORD-khy').
It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., mostly in Jewish families. Rare, biblical, and traditional.
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What does the name Mordchai mean?
Mordchai is a Yiddish form of Mordecai, linked to the god Marduk and sometimes read as 'warrior.' The root is a little debated, which we note.
How do you pronounce Mordchai?
It's said MORD-khy /ˈmɔːrd.xaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Mordchai a boy or girl name?
Mordchai is a boy's name.
How popular is Mordchai?
Mordchai is a rare name for boys in the U.S.