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Boy's nameOrigin: HebrewMultiple origin hypothesesThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Melkior

Melkior is an unusual form of the traditional name Melchior, which Christian tradition attributed to one of the three Magi from the East. It sounds noble, historical, and distinctive, while remaining rare in Slovakia. Its etymological interpretation is connected with the Hebrew words for king and light.

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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A traditional name associated with light, royal dignity, and the story of the three wise men.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Melkior je pravopisný variant mena Melchior, tradične vykladaného z hebrejských prvkov melech „kráľ“ a ór „svetlo“. Presná pôvodná skladba mena nie je úplne istá; uvádza sa význam „kráľ svetla“ alebo „môj kráľ je svetlo“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Melkior vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

MELKIOR

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

10 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
28 July
Croatian Calendar

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Melkior
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Melkiora
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Melkiorovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Melkiora
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Melkior!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Melkiorovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Melkiorom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
MelkiorkoMelkoMelkiMelkuško
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Melkior
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Melkiorko! Melko! Melki!

Test how Melkior sounds with your surname

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Melkior Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

85 / 100Very good
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Initials / monogram:with dots:M.S.without dots:MS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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