# Melchior

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈmɛl.ki.ɔː(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #72,536

## Definitions
1. One of the Magi according to medieval Christian legend.
2. A male given name from Hebrew.

## Etymology
From Latin Melchior, from Hebrew מלכיאור (“king of light”), from מלך (“king”) + אור (“light”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/melchior