Name profile

BoyPronounced American English /ˈmɛl.ki.ˌɔɹ/; British English /ˈmɛl.ki.ˌɔː/; French /mɛl.kjɔʁ/; Dutch /ˈmɛl.xi.ɔr/Dutch language family

Melchior

Possibly from the Hebrew roots מֶלֶךְ meaning "king" and אוֹר meaning "light".

Quick answer

Melchior is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈmɛl.ki.ˌɔɹ/; British English /ˈmɛl.ki.ˌɔː/; French /mɛl.kjɔʁ/; Dutch /ˈmɛl.xi.ɔr/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈmɛl.ki.ˌɔɹ/; British English /ˈmɛl.ki.ˌɔː/; French /mɛl.kjɔʁ/; Dutch /ˈmɛl.xi.ɔr/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

Possibly from the Hebrew roots מֶלֶךְ ( meleḵ ) meaning "king" and אוֹר ( ʾor ) meaning "light". This was a name traditionally assigned to one of the wise men (also known as the Magi, or three kings) who were said to have visited the newborn Jesus. According to medieval tradition he was a king of Persia.

Notes and context

Usage: judeo christian islamic legend, french, dutch