Meaning of the name Melchior

The name Melchior is usually given to a Boy. And we are pleased to let you know that we found the meaning of your name, God Is My Light. The origin of the name lies in Hebrew. Melchior is pronounced as /ˈmɛl.ki.ˌɔːɹ/(English) /mɛl.kjɔʁ/(French) /ˈmɛl.xi.ɔr/(Dutch)  

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Summary

Meaning
God Is My Light
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
/ˈmɛl.ki.ˌɔːɹ/(English) /mɛl.kjɔʁ/(French) /ˈmɛl.xi.ɔr/(Dutch)  

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Meaning, origin and history of the name Melchior - Behind the Name
https://www.behindthename.com/name/melchior
Meaning
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.
Origin
Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend, French (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
/ˈmɛl.ki.ˌɔːɹ/(English) /mɛl.kjɔʁ/(French) /ˈmɛl.xi.ɔr/(Dutch)  
Melchior: Name Meaning, Popularity and Info on BabyNames.com
http://www.babynames.com/name/melchior
Meaning
God Is My Light
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Boy
Melchior Name Meaning, Origin And Religion | MomJunction
https://www.momjunction.com/baby-names/melchior/
Meaning
The ruler of the city, the sovereign of the kingdom.
Origin
Polish
Gender
Boy