proper noun · masculinesecond declension
Mardochaeus
Mardochaeus m sg (genitive Mardochaeī)
Classical[mar.dɔˈkʰae̯.ʊs]Ecclesiastical[mar.doˈkɛː.us]
Meaning
- masculinesingularMordecai
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Mardochaeus | — |
| genitive | Mardochaeī | — |
| dative | Mardochaeō | — |
| accusative | Mardochaeum | — |
| ablative | Mardochaeō | — |
| vocative | Mardochaee | — |
Origins
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Μαρδοχαῖος (Mardokhaîos), derived from Biblical Hebrew מָרְדֳּכַי (Mārdoḵay) and ultimately from Akkadian 𒀭𒀫𒌓𒂗𒋗𒉡 (ᵈAMAR.UTU-EN-šu-nu) or Elamite 𒈥𒁺𒋡 (Marduku)
Descendants
- CatalanMardoqueu
- FrenchMardochée
- ItalianMardocheo
- OccitanMardoquèu
- PortugueseMardoqueu
- SpanishMardoqueo
- PolishMardocheusz