Mordechai

Boy's name

Mordechai is a Hebrew name derived from the Babylonian god Marduk. It means "servant of Marduk" or "worshiper of Marduk."

Meaning Devotee of Marduk
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 233
Peak year 2018

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Names Starting With M

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Mordechai Anielewicz - Leader of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
  • Mordechai Vanunu - Whistleblower on Israel's nuclear program

Brothers for Mordechai

Boy names closely related to Mordechai

Naftali Zvi Yonah Moshe Sholom Yitzchok Simcha Bentzion

Sisters for Mordechai

Girl names closely related to Mordechai

Faiga Gittel Shana Sima Shifra Chaya Atara Raizel

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