boy · persian, hebrew and akkadian
Mordecai
say it mor-duh-ky
What Mordecai means
- Persian and Hebrew probably from the god Marduk; cousin of Queen Esther debated Hebrew Bible: cousin and guardian of Queen Esther
- Akkadian and Hebrew servant of Marduk debated Hebrew Bible: cousin of Esther, hero of Purim
How popular it is
Its use is rising over the last ten years.
- no. 1877 in the US (2024)
In the United States it was most popular around 2020.
Other forms
Mordechai, Motti, Morty
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