Melchior Name Meaning

The name Melchior is of Hebrew origin and has a meaning of "king of light" or "king of the city." It is derived from the Hebrew name מֶלְכִּיָּהוּ (Melchiyah) or מַלְכִּיָּה (Melchiyah) which combines the words "melek" meaning "king" and "yah" referring to the Hebrew God.

In Christian tradition, Melchior is one of the Three Wise Men or Magi who brought gifts to baby Jesus in the biblical story of the Nativity. He is often depicted as an older, bearded man bearing gifts of gold which symbolizes Jesus' kingship, and is associated with the feast day of the Epiphany on January 6th.