93 Adorable Mongolian Baby Names

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Mongolia, a country with amazing landscapes and long-standing customs, has fascinating names and naming traditions. Mongolian baby names convey a sense of identity by tying people to their past, ancestors, and cultural beliefs. Each name in Mongolia carries myths and symbols because of the country's significant ties to its nomadic past and spiritual beliefs.

Mongolian baby names have gone through major revolutions in the nation's history. Before the spread of Buddhism, Mongols followed the shamanistic belief, which was tied to Earth and its natural phenomenon (1). This resulted in descriptive names. Names with auspicious connotations or symbols that are believed to bring good fortune to the bearer were also common.

The parents, revered family elders, or religious leaders were typically the ones who gave the name to the children in Mongolian culture. Beginning in 1924, the usage of surnames was outlawed along with a number of other aspects of Mongolian culture. Only given names were used in Mongolia from 1924 to the 1990s. On official documents or in other situations where more information than only the given name was required, the father's given name or its initial was placed before the given name.

Nowadays, a Mongolian name consists of two words – a noun and its modifier. They pick names that represent a special occasion, like a conquest or victory, animal names (because of the Mongolian culture’s association with herding and hunting), names taken from foreign people, and names that reflect qualities parents desire from children.

Thus, whether you are looking for a name that conjures up feelings of power like Bataar, meaning a heroic figure, or a name like Tarkhan, which means he who is skillful, you are sure to find one that catches your attention and fits with the aspirations you have for your child. Read on!

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Timur	Boy	Iron; A person who is as strong as iron
Khan	Boy	Military chief; Ruler
Altan	Boy	Golden; Red Dawn
Yul	Boy	From the far horizon
Batu	Boy	Loyal; Faithful; Devoted individual
Xaela	Unisex	Mystical; Nomadic; Fierce
Batuhan	Boy	Firm; Hard or strong
Temujin	Boy	Of iron
Genghis	Boy	Universal ruler
Erhi	Girl	A musical instrument

Geriel	Girl	A light or a bright light
Jullian	Unisex	People with this name are loyal and love their family a lot. They bring joy wherever they go and are good advisers.
Naranbaatar	Boy	Blessing from the pioneer or the female deity of the Moon
Qadan	Unisex	A cliff; An edge of the mountain
Sukh	Boy	One with an axe
Taimoorkhan	Boy	He who is the king and the ruler
Timicin	Boy	One who is of iron; A strong person
Altansarnai	Girl	Golden rose
Altantsetseg	Girl	Golden flower
Arban	Unisex	A fluent man

Bat-Erdene	Unisex
Bataar	Boy	Hero; A heroic figure
Batbayar	Boy	Strong joy
Batsaikhan	Boy	He who is strong and nice
Batukhan	Boy	A firm ruler
Batzorig	Boy	Courageous and strong
Bayarmaa	Girl	Mother of joy
Bolormaa	Girl	Crystal mother
Chaghatai	Boy	Baby
Chenghiz	Boy	He who is greatest and wise

Chimeg	Girl	Ornament
Chingis	Boy	A variant of Chenghiz; Greatest and wise
Chinua	Unisex	Blessings from God
Chuluun	Boy	Stone or he who is strong as stone
Chuluunbold	Boy	Stone steel
Dzhambul	Boy	Fortress
Enkhjargal	Girl	Peaceful happiness; Peaceful blessing
Enkhtuya	Girl	Ray of peace
Erden	Boy	Treasure
Erdenechimeg	Girl	Jewel; Ornament

Gan	Unisex	The bold one
Ganbaatar	Boy	Steel hero
Gansukh	Boy	Steel axe
Gantulga	Boy	Steel hearth
Ganzorig	Boy	Steel; Courage; Brave; A brave man
Gerel	Girl	Light
Jochi	Boy	Son of Chenghiz
Khenbish	Unisex	Nobody
Khongordzol	Girl	Thistle
Khulan	Girl	Onager; Wild donkey

Khunbish	Unisex	Not a human being
Medekhgui	Unisex	I don't know
Mongolekhorniiugluu	Unisex	Mongol country's morning
Monkh-Erdene	Unisex
Monkhbat	Boy	Eternal firmness
Munkhtsetseg	Girl	Eternal flower
Muunokhoi	Boy	A vicious dog
Naimanzuunnadintsetseg	Unisex	Eight hundred precious flowers
Narangerel	Girl	Sunlight
Narantsetseg	Girl	Sunflower

Nekhii	Unisex	Sheepskin
Nugai	Boy	Dog
Och	Unisex	Sparkle
Od	Unisex	Star
Odgerel	Unisex	Starlight
Odtsetseg	Girl	Star flower
Odval	Girl	Mongolian word for chrysanthemum flower
Ogtbish	Unisex	Not at all
Oktai	Boy	He who understands
Otgonbayar	Boy	Youngest joy

Oyunchimeg	Girl	Wisdom ornament
Oyuunchimeg	Girl	Decorated or noble mind
Qacha	Girl	Flank
Qara	Unisex	Cloudlet
Sarangerel	Girl	Moonlight
Sarantsatsral	Girl	Moonbeam
Sarnai	Girl	Rose
Sukhbataar	Boy	Hero of the axe; Axe hero
Taban	Unisex	Splendid or glittering
Tarkhan	Boy	He who is skillful

Terbish	Unisex	Not that one
Tomorbaatar	Boy	Iron; Hero or strong
Tsetseg	Girl	Flower
Tsetsegmaa	Girl	Flower
Tsolmon	Girl	Venus
Turgen	Boy	Fast
Tuya	Girl	Ray of light
Ulagan	Boy	A worldly man
Uranchimeg	Girl	Artistic decoration
Uuliinyagaantsetseg	Girl	A pink flower of the mountain

Xanadu	Unisex	Dream place of magnificence and luxury
Ganbold	Boy	Steel
Batjargal	Boy	Firm happiness

In this post on Mongolian baby names, we brought you a vast array of name choices to take your pick from. Each name acts as a thread that ties us to the rich cultures of Mongolia. By giving your child a Mongolian name, you preserve a long-standing tradition and give them a special sense of identity. These names infuse your family with a little of Mongolia's magic. We hope this article provided a few name options you could shortlist for your little one.

Infographic: Most Exotic Mongolian Names For Your Child

The Mongols are a unique community of Central Asians known for their original steppe-dwelling lifestyle. Today, Mongolian culture is famous for its traditional arts, such as music, dance, and literature. Names in this language are descriptive and represent fearlessness, positivity, and brilliance. Find out some great ones in this infographic.

virtuous mongolian names for your little one (infographic)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the order of names in Mongolia?

The Mongolian naming system follows a specific pattern where the full name consists of the father's name followed by the given name. The father's name is presented genitive, often ending with -iin or -yn.

2. Are there any naming customs or traditions unique to Mongolian baby names?

Mongolians use a patronymic naming system, indicating lineage through the father rather than using given first names and family surnames. This explains why married couples, mothers, and children often have different last names. For example, if a Mongolian man named Joseph has a son named Michael, the child's full name would be Joseph's Michael. However, when translated to English, the names are reversed, resulting in Michael Joseph.

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Religion in the Mongol Empire
https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1469/religion-in-the-mongol-empire/

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