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Meilech
Pronounced MAY-ləkh /ˈmeɪ.ləx/Medium
Meaning: Yiddish form of Melech — Hebrew melech, 'king'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Meilech is a Yiddish form of Melech — from Hebrew melech, 'king'. A traditional, regal name in Hasidic and Orthodox Jewish communities; note the -ch is a guttural 'kh'.
In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox communities. Rare, king at the root, and traditional.
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What does the name Meilech mean?
Meilech is the Yiddish Melech — Hebrew 'king'.
How do you pronounce Meilech?
It's said MAY-ləkh /ˈmeɪ.ləx/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the ch is a guttural kh).
Is Meilech a boy or girl name?
Meilech is a boy's name.
How popular is Meilech?
Meilech is a rare name, used in Orthodox communities.