Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: King of righteousness
Pronunciation: mel-kiz-uh-dek, /ˌmɛlˈkɪzəˌdɛk/, M EH L CH IH Z AH D AH K
Popularity Rank: #148,899
Derived from the Hebrew name Malki Tzedek, meaning 'king of righteousness'. In the Bible, Melchizedek was a king and priest who blessed Abraham.
The name Melchizedek is of Hebrew origin and means King of righteousness. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Melchizedek is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, South Africa, and 20 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: mel-kiz-uh-dek
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˌmɛlˈkɪzəˌdɛk/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M EH L CH IH Z AH D AH K
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
CH: Pronounce as in "cheese" (CH IY Z)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Melchizedek is recorded 141 times globally, ranking it as the 148,899th most common name worldwide.
Melchizedek is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 45 occurrences, making it the 11,775th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Melchizedek is found among 1 in every 25770 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #11,775 | 1 : 25,770 |
| United States of America | #49,875 | 1 : 78,657 |
| South Africa | #33,752 | 1 : 101,951 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Melchizedek from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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