Melchor
king of light (Hebrew)
Melchor is a spanish / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 150, with 57,110 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
king of light (Hebrew)
Derived from Hebrew elements 'melech' (king) and 'or' (light), Melchior became famous through Christian legend as one of the Three Wise Men who visited the infant Jesus. In the Philippines, the Spanish spelling Melchor became well established through Catholic naming traditions, especially for boys born around the Feast of the Epiphany (Three Kings).
Melchor is the Spanish form of Melchior, traditionally the name of one of the Biblical Magi (Three Kings). It was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period and remains a classic traditional male name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to 'Mel' or 'Chor' / 'Choy'. It is viewed as a classic, traditional Filipino name often passed down across generations or given to children born in early January.
Related forms
- Melchior English
- Melchiorre Italian
- Melchior Portuguese
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Melchor with common surname pairs
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Melchor is the given name. The full name is Melchor + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Melchor a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Melchor is number 150, with 57,110 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.