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Mordecai Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "mordecai" is "warrior, brave man", and is used often for "boys".

Name
mordecai
Meaning
warrior, brave man
Pronunciation
mawr-duh-kahy
Used for
boys
Syllables
3

Mordecai Name Details

Mordecai is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Mordekhai, which means 'warrior' or 'brave man'. In the Bible, Mordecai was a Jewish captive in Persia and the cousin and adoptive father of Queen Esther. He played a crucial role in saving the Jewish people from a plot to exterminate them, as depicted in the Book of Esther. Mordecai's bravery and heroism have made this name popular among parents looking for strong and meaningful names for their sons.

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