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Motti
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How to Pronounce Motti
Pronounced MOT-tee /ˈmɒt.i/Medium
Meaning: A Yiddish affectionate form of Mordecai (Mordechai), hero of the biblical Book of Esther. Warm and familiar; noted respectfully.Low
In 30 seconds: A warm Yiddish pet name: Motti is a form of Mordecai (said 'MOT-tee'). Affectionate and traditional.
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MeaningA Yiddish affectionate form of Mordecai (Mordechai), hero of the biblical Book of Esther. Warm and familiar; noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2022)#13697 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 10
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History & Origin
Motti is a Yiddish affectionate form of Mordecai, hero of the Book of Esther. Noted here respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'MOT-tee').
It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Jewish families. Rare, warm, and traditional.
Did you know? Motti is the Yiddish pet form of Mordechai — hero of the Book of Esther — an affectionate, familiar Jewish name (said 'MOT-tee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Motti — Yiddish Mordecai pet form; Book of Esther
Variations
MordechaiMotkeMordcha
Nicknames
MottMoti
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Motti mean?
Motti is a Yiddish pet form of Mordecai, hero of the biblical Book of Esther.
How do you pronounce Motti?
It's said MOT-tee /ˈmɒt.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Motti a boy or girl name?
Motti is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Motti?
Motti is extremely rare in the U.S.