Melzar

also called steward · A man, in the time of Exile and Return · named in 2 verses

Melzar, the steward appointed by the chief eunuch to oversee Daniel and his companions.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Probably a Persian word meaning master of wine, i.e., chief butler; the title of an officer at the Babylonian court (Dan. 1:11, 16) who had charge of the diet of the Hebrew youths.

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at Daniel 1:11.

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Verses that name Melzar

Daniel 1:11 Then Daniel said to the steward whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
Daniel 1:16 So the steward continued to withhold their choice food and the wine they were to drink, and he gave them vegetables instead.