Mordekai
Meaning of Mordekai
Mordekai, a masculine appellation of Hebrew provenance (מָרְדֳּכַי), stems from the Akkadian theonym Marduk—literally “servant of Marduk”—and assumes its most prominent cultural resonance in the Book of Esther, where he acts as cousin and protector whose calculated intervention secures communal deliverance, thereby imbuing the name with associations of resilience, moral authority, and strategic leadership. Pronounced /mɔrˈdɛkaɪ/, Mordekai has maintained a modest but steady presence in the United States, registering between five and sixteen newborn holders annually from 2013 through 2024 and oscillating in rank approximately between #882 and #916; its assignment to eight infants in 2024 (rank #916) attests to its enduring niche appeal among parents seeking a name that marries historical gravitas with precise phonetic clarity and scholarly pedigree.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as mor-deh-KAI (/mɔrˈdɛkaɪ/)
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