Melchior
MEANING
ORIGIN
Biblical
ETYMOLOGY
Derived from the Hebrew words 'melech' meaning 'king' and 'or' meaning 'light'
CULTURAL NOTES
Melchior is traditionally one of the names given to the Magi or Wise Men who visited Jesus after his birth.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
The name is often associated with the Nativity story and has been used in Christian texts and traditions.
MEANING
ORIGIN
Christian
ETYMOLOGY
Adopted from Hebrew into Latin Christian texts
CULTURAL NOTES
Commonly used in medieval and Renaissance religious contexts.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Melchior has been a popular name in various Christian liturgical works.
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