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Melquiades

mel-kee-AH-des

Letters

10

Syllables

4

Origin

Greek

Total Births

181

Peak Year

#13 in 1924

First Recorded

1924

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

This name is of Greek origin, possibly meaning 'servant of Melqart', a Phoenician deity. It has a distinct, historical, and religious resonance.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Melquíades Álvarez

    Spanish politician and lawyer.

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Personality Traits

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