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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).
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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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