Meaning and Origin
What does the name Melchizedek mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Melchizedek
User Submitted Origins
Hebrew
71%
Amharic
14%
English
7%
Arabic
7%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Utah, U.S., the name Melchizedek is of Hebrew origin and means "A title meaning 'King of Righteousness'".
- A submission from Indiana, U.S. says the name Melchizedek means "King of Salem. King of peace. Title".
- 2 people from the United States and Lebanon agree the name Melchizedek is of Hebrew origin and means "King of Righteousness".
- According to a user from Botswana, the name Melchizedek is of Hebrew origin and means "King of peace".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Melchizedek means "Righteous king. Most high priest of God".
- A user from South Africa says the name Melchizedek is of Amharic origin and means "Blesser".
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Wiktionary
From Hebrew מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק (malki-tsédek). The name literally means “righteousness is my king”.
- A king and priest mentioned in the book of Genesis; contemporary of Abraham.
- A very large champagne bottle (named after the King) with the capacity of about 30 liters, equivalent to 40 standard bottles.