Boy name
Melkior name meaning
“my king is light”
Melkior is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning “my king is light.” This Indonesian form of Melchior is associated with Hebrew origins and Semitic elements meaning king and light. In Christian tradition, Melchior is named as one of the Magi.
What does Melkior mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Melkior
An Indonesian form of Melchior, commonly traced to Semitic elements meaning king and light. Christian tradition names Melchior as one of the Magi.
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Name combinations with Melkior
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Melkior, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Melkior Aleksander Stepanus
Meaning of each word
- Melkior: my king is light
- Aleksander: defender of humankind
- Stepanus: crown or victory wreath
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Melkior Petra Christiano
Meaning of each word
- Melkior: my king is light
- Petra: stone, rock
- Christiano: follower of Christ
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Melkior Heronimus
Meaning of each word
- Melkior: my king is light
- Heronimus: a sacred name
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Meaning of each word
- Yosia: Yahweh supports or heals
- Melkior: my king is light
- Julian: belonging to the family of Julius
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Melkior Oktavianus
Meaning of each word
- Melkior: my king is light
- Oktavianus: the eighth
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Meaning of each word
- Melkior: my king is light
- Nathan: he has given
- Yeheskiel: God gives strength
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How to pronounce Melkior
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦺꦭ꧀ꦏꦶꦲꦺꦴꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮨᮜ᮪ᮊᮤᮇᮁ |
Is Melkior a boy’s name?
Yes, Melkior is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Melkior ranks #3,457 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Melkior
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Melkior
- Melkior D. Temanjang
- Melkior Elang Pura Angkasa
- Melkior Reko Bhoka · b. 1989
- Melkior Temanjang · b. 1975
- Melkior Wamblolo · b. 1984
FAQ about the name Melkior
What is the meaning of Melkior?
Melkior means my king is light. An Indonesian form of Melchior, commonly traced to Semitic elements meaning king and light. Christian tradition names Melchior as one of the Magi.
Is Melkior a boy’s name?
Yes, Melkior is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Melkior?
Melkior is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Melkior have?
Melkior has 3 syllables (Mel-ki-or) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Melkior?
Melkior ranks #3,457 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Melkior?
Some ideas: Melkior Aleksander Stepanus; Melkior Petra Christiano; Melkior Heronimus.
Famous people named Melkior?
Notable people named Melkior include Melkior D. Temanjang, Melkior Elang Pura Angkasa, Melkior Reko Bhoka.
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