Origin: Spanish
Sex: Male
Unisex Name? No
Meaning: Historical meaning unknown
Soul Urge: People with the name Melquiades have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition.
Expression: People with the name Melquiades are excellent at analyzing, understanding, and learning. They tend to be mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers. Because they live so much in the mind, they tend to be quiet and introspective, and are usually introverts. When presented with issues, they will see the larger picture. Their solitary thoughtfulness and analysis of people and world events may make them seem aloof, and sometimes even melancholy.
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Sylables: 4
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# of Characters: 10
First Consonant: M
First Vowel: E
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First saw the name in "100 years of Solitude" by Gabriel Marquez, it was the name of the gypsy leader who came into town. I thought he wore the name well...
Actually the name means "rey por la gracia de dios" which is "king by the grace of God".