Mordechai

Mordechai Meaning & Origin

About Mordechai
The name Mordechai is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "mordekhai," meaning "warrior" or "warlike." It is a biblical name that gained popularity due to the character Mordecai in the Book of Esther, who played a significant role in saving the Jewish people from destruction. The name Mordechai is often associated with strength, bravery, and leadership.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Mordechai are male.

Mordechai Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -2.63% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRTX
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M063020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R D AH0 K AY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɔrdəˌkaɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRTX', 'MRTK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mordechai in Braille

Here's how to represent Mordechai in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Mordechai in braille

How to Spell the Name Mordechai in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Mordechai using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mordechai in sign language

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