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    Melchor (en. Melchior)

    /melˈkor/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Wise King who symbolizes royalty and wealth.
    Melchor represents wisdom and nobility in the tradition of the Three Wise Men.
    Melchor representa la sabiduría y la nobleza en la tradición de los Reyes Magos.
    Masculine proper name.
    Melchor is a name used in many Hispanic cultures.
    Melchor es un nombre que se utiliza en muchas culturas hispanas.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Hebrew 'Melech', meaning 'king'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The Three Wise Men
    Reference to the three wise men who visited the baby Jesus in Bethlehem, including Melchor.
    Los Reyes Magos
    The Night of Kings
    Celebration that commemorates the arrival of Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar.
    La noche de Reyes

    Related Words

    gaspar
    Another of the Wise Men who brings incense.
    gaspar
    baltasar
    The third Wise Man who brings myrrh.
    baltasar

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial term to refer to someone who brings gifts.
    That friend is always the melchor of the group when there are birthdays.
    Ese amigo siempre es el melchor del grupo cuando hay cumpleaños.
    Used in some regions to refer to someone with great generosity.
    You are a true melchor for helping others without expecting anything in return.
    Eres un verdadero melchor al ayudar a los demás sin esperar nada a cambio.