Mordecai Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Mordecai Name at a Glance

Name	Mordecai
Meaning	'Contrition, bitter, bruising'
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Mordecai Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Mordecai means “'Contrition, bitter, bruising”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Mordecai Name Origin

Our database records Mordecai under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Mordecai a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Mordecai is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Mordecai

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