Mordcha

Mordcha is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, typically found in Jewish communities. It is a variation of Mordechai (or Mordecai), a name with Hebrew roots meaning 'warrior' or 'servant of Mordoch.' The name carries significant importance in Jewish tradition as Mordechai is a central figure in the Purim story from the Book of Esther, where he helps save the Jewish people. Mordcha represents a traditional diminutive or familiar form of the longer Mordechai. This name is relatively uncommon outside of Orthodox Jewish communities, where it maintains cultural and religious significance. Mordcha carries the weight of historical resonance and communal identity, expressing connection to ancestral traditions while offering a slightly less formal alternative to Mordechai.

Pronounced MOR-khuh.

As of October 2026, Mordcha ranked #13275 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #8610 for boys in 2018.