Melchior Name Meaning
The name Melchior comes from Dutch roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Melchior below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Melchior Name Meaning
Dutch, Judeo-Christian LegendDerived from Semitic roots meaning "king city". 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...
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