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Mordecai

Mordecai

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A male first name from the Bible, the cousin and guardian of Esther
  • proper noun
  • /ˈmɔrdɪˌkaɪ/
  • Literature
translation icon : Mardoqueo
  • The King honored Mordecai for his loyalty and bravery during the crisis.
  • cousin Mordecai
  • Mordecai said
  • Mordecai Kroll

This is me and Rabbi Mordecai Finley.

Examples

  • The Jews of Susa shouted with joy when they saw Mordecai robed in purple.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • In the biblical story, Mordecai served as the guardian of Queen Esther.

  • Should we talk about what Mr. Mordecai was saying?

    Fiction book (1995)

  • Make your way for Mordecai, who saved the King's life.

    One Night with the King (2006)

  • My queen, I bring you word from Mordecai.

    One Night with the King (2006)

  • Apparently intended for one Mordecai the Jew.

    One Night with the King (2006)

  • All hail for Mordecai, the Jew.

    One Night with the King (2006)

  • Here comes that brilliant and charming attorney of yours, Mr. Mordecai.

    Striptease (1996)

  • In the final chapter, Mordecai replaces Haman as Ahasuerus's top adviser.

    Academic text (2010)

  • Mordecai advised Esther to approach the King for the safety of their people.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Mordecai is a Hebrew male name best known from the Bible story of Esther and Mordecai; the name likely connects to the Babylonian god Marduk and may have meant 'servant of Marduk'. Because Mordecai is a strong figure in that story, parents choose the name to remember his courage and care.