Mordecai

Mordecai is a Hebrew name commonly kept for boys and the meaning of Mordecai is ‘follower of Marduk’. The name Mordecai is derived from ‘Marduk’, who, according to Hebrew cultures, is a Babylonian God known for ruling with compassion. Marduk was believed to be a mighty deity who stood strongly against injustice to maintain fairness and order. This name is also found in the Book of Esther, where Mordecai was a Jewish courtier who saved the life of Queen Esther. Such meanings and associations of this name bring up images of kindness and strength. Whether you are looking for a name with religious significance or just want a name representing power, Mordecai would be the perfect choice for your child!

Gender

Boy

Meaning

follower of Marduk

Origin

Hebrew

Numerology

M is for mighty, your inner strength.

O is for openness, it’s refreshing!

R is for reasonable, your understanding way.

D is for dandy, a description of you!

E is for expressive, not one to hold within.

C is for caring, your finest trait.

A is for activities, for you have many.

I is for intense, your zest of living.

Lucky

Mordecai lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Famous People Named Mordecai

• Rosario Marin 41st Treasurer of the United States
• Rosario Ferré First Lady of Puerto Rico as daughter of Gov. Luis A. Ferré
• Rosario del Carmen González Flores Spanish pop singer
• Rosario Castellanos Mexican poet
• Mordecai who returned to Judah with Zerubbabel (Nehemiah 7:7)

Mordecai in Pop Culture

• Mordecai Cohen Mirah's consumptive brother, a visionary young Jew, in "Daniel Deronda" (1874,6) by George Eliot
• Mr Mordecai character in "The Absentee" (1812) by Maria Edgeworth
• Mordecai Himmelfarb ex,professor of English, a Jewish immigrant to Austria, in Patrick White's "Riders in the Chariot" (1961)
• Mordecai Jones legendary con man in "The Ballad of the Flim,Flam Man" (1965, rev. 1967) by Guy Owen