Mordecai - Boy Dog Names

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Mordecai

/mɔːrˈdeɪkaɪ/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Warrior or servant of Marduk

Represents resilience, wisdom, and quiet strength—often associated with someone who protects and guides from behind the scenes.

Symbolism

Embodies courage in adversity, moral integrity, and ancestral pride; symbolizes the triumph of good over evil through strategic patience.

Etymology: Derived from the Hebrew name 'Mordokhai' (מָרְדֳּכַי), likely stemming from the name of the Babylonian god Marduk, meaning 'servant of Marduk'; alternatively interpreted as from 'mered' (rebellion) and 'kai' (like), suggesting 'one who defies'.

Style & Origin

traditional
literary
ancient

Cultural Background

Of Hebrew origin, Mordecai is rooted in Jewish tradition and appears prominently in the biblical Boo

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