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Mordche Pronunciation

Mordche is pronounced MORD-kheh /ˈmɔrd.xɛ/Medium

Meaning: Yiddish form of Mordecai — from Hebrew/Babylonian, possibly 'servant of Marduk' or 'warrior' — Esther's cousinLow

In 30 seconds: Brave and traditional: Mordche is the Yiddish Mordecai — Esther's wise, loyal cousin. Devout, strong, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Yiddish
MeaningYiddish form of Mordecai — from Hebrew/Babylonian, possibly 'servant of Marduk' or 'warrior' — Esther's cousin
U.S. rank (2024)#4812 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 273

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320012024

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

History & Origin

Mordche is a Yiddish form of Mordecai — from Hebrew (via Babylonian), possibly 'servant of Marduk' or 'warrior' (the etymology is debated, which we note) — 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.

Did you know? Mordecai (possibly 'servant of Marduk' or 'warrior') was the wise cousin of Queen Esther who saved the Jews of Persia (the Purim story) — Mordche is the Yiddish form.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Mordecai — etymology debated

Variations

MordecaiMordechaiMotke

Nicknames

MotkeMottel

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Mordche?

Mordche is pronounced MORD-kheh (/ˈmɔrd.xɛ/). Press play above to hear Mordche said aloud.

How do you say Mordche?

Mordche is said MORD-kheh (/ˈmɔrd.xɛ/). Press play above to hear Mordche said aloud.

What does the name Mordche mean?

Mordche is the Yiddish Mordecai — possibly 'servant of Marduk' or 'warrior'; the etymology is debated.

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.

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