Melky as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Melky

What is the meaning of the name Melky ?

The baby name Melky is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MEL-kee (IPA: /ˈmɛlki/).

Melky is Spanish in Origin.

Melky is a masculine given name rooted in the Hebrew element m-l-k, “king.” It reflects the form Malki (“my king”) and appears in the New Testament as Melchi, a name in Luke’s genealogy. Biblical and post-biblical forms include Melchi/Melki, preserving the sense “my king” or “kingly.” The element also appears in Malkiel, Malkiyahu, and Melchizedek (“my king is righteousness”).

In later use, Melky functions as a modern transliteration and affectionate short form in Jewish circles and in Spanish-speaking regions. In the Caribbean and Latin America, it often serves as a nickname for Melquíades or Melquisedec, which share the same royal root. Notable bearers, such as Dominican baseball player Melky Cabrera, have raised its profile. Variants and related forms include Melchi, Melki, Malki/Malchi, Melqui, and the longer Melquíades and Melquisedec; Mel is a common diminutive.