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Mordche
Pronounced MORD-kheh /ΛmΙrd.xΙ/Medium
Meaning: Yiddish form of Mordecai β from Hebrew/Babylonian, possibly 'servant of Marduk' or 'warrior' β Esther's cousinLow
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History & Origin
Mordche is a Yiddish form of Mordecai β from Hebrew (via Babylonian), possibly 'servant of Marduk' or 'warrior' (the etymology is debated, which we note) β Esther's cousin and the hero of the Purim story. A devout, traditional name in Hasidic and Orthodox communities.
In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox communities. Rare, servant-of-Marduk-or-warrior at the (debated) root, and traditional.
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What does the name Mordche mean?
Mordche is the Yiddish Mordecai β possibly 'servant of Marduk' or 'warrior'; the etymology is debated.
How do you pronounce Mordche?
It's said MORD-kheh /ΛmΙrd.xΙ/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Mordche a boy or girl name?
Mordche is a boy's name.
How popular is Mordche?
Mordche is a rare name, used in Orthodox communities.