Melchior derived from Semitic roots meaning "king city". 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.
Dutch, Judeo-Christian Legend.
Saintly namesake: Melchior Grodziecki was a Polish Jesuit priest and martyr, canonized for his faith and sacrifice during religious persecution in the 17th century. (September 7 · 17th century)
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