US Popularity:12503
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Persian
Meaning:God is king, God is light, my king is light; City of the king
Melchior is a boy’s name of Hebrew and Old Persian origin. This ancient name may derive from the Hebrew Melki’or, meaning "God is king," "God is light," or “my king is light.” It may also have its roots in the Old Persian melk quart, meaning “city of the king.” Melchior appears in the Christian Bible as the name of one of the Three Wise Men. Bringing to mind gold, frankincense, and myrrh, this ancient name is a mystical-sounding choice for your little royal.
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