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Mordecai

MAW-duh-keye

Mordecai (name) means a male given name of Hebrew origin, borne in the Book of Esther by the man who raised his cousin Esther and foiled a plot against the king. Example: “Mordecai is remembered as a hero in the story of Esther.”

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A male given name of Hebrew origin, borne in the Book of Esther by the man who raised his cousin Esther and foiled a plot against the king.
"Mordecai is remembered as a hero in the story of Esther."
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Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew מָרְדֳּכַי (mordocháy).

Origin: Hebrew

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Mordecai” mean?

The word “Mordecai” means a male given name of Hebrew origin, borne in the Book of Esther by the man who raised his cousin Esther and foiled a plot against the king.

How do you pronounce “Mordecai”?

“Mordecai” is pronounced MAW-duh-keye (/ˈmɔː(ɹ)dəkaɪ̯/ in IPA).

How do you use “Mordecai” in a sentence?

Here is “Mordecai” used in a sentence: “Mordecai is remembered as a hero in the story of Esther.”

What part of speech is “Mordecai”?

“Mordecai” is a name.

Where does the word “Mordecai” come from?

The word “Mordecai” comes from Hebrew. Borrowed from Hebrew מָרְדֳּכַי (mordocháy).

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