Boy name
Mordohay name meaning
“possibly associated with Marduk”
Mordohay is a masculine name explained through an association with Marduk, the Babylonian god. Used in Türkiye, it comes from Hebrew Mordekhay and is related to the English form Mordecai. Its clearest literary connection is the figure in the Book of Esther, which gives the name a recognizable narrative setting.
What does Mordohay mean?
Possibly associated with Marduk
In Turkish: muhtemelen Marduk ile bağlantılı
Mordohay is connected with Mordekhay in the Book of Esther and belongs to the same family as Mordecai. Its Turkish spelling reflects one of the forms developed as the name passed between languages. The character's protective role is a literary association rather than the lexical meaning of the name.
Ay means “moon” in Turkish and appears in names such as Berkay and Eray. Other names ending in these letters, such as Altay, have a different formation. More boy names ending in -ay →
Origin of the name Mordohay
Mordohay is a Turkish-used form of Hebrew Mordekhay. The source name is commonly associated with the Babylonian deity Marduk, but its exact derivation is debated.
How to pronounce Mordohay
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /moɾdohaj/ |
Is Mordohay a boy’s name?
Yes, Mordohay is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mordohay does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Mordohay
- Mordohay Piccio · b. 1916
FAQ about the name Mordohay
What is the meaning of Mordohay?
Mordohay means “possibly associated with Marduk”. Mordohay is a Turkish-used form of Hebrew Mordekhay. The source name is commonly associated with the Babylonian deity Marduk, but its exact derivation is debated.
Is Mordohay a boy’s name?
Yes, Mordohay is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mordohay in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mordohay nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mordohay?
Mordohay is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Mordohay have?
Mordohay has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Mordohay?
Mordohay does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Mordohay?
Notable people named Mordohay include Mordohay Piccio.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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