140 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!

Name	Gender	Meaning
Arvin	Boy	Copious; Abundant; Rich; Eagle friend
Timur	Boy	Iron; Strong
Nara	Girl	Happy; Country; Sun; Pomegranate tree; Man
Yaman	Boy	Goat; Intelligent; Efficient; Strong; Redoubtable; Stalwart
Ilhan	Unisex	Subordinate Khan
Khan	Boy	King; Prince; Military chief; Ruler
Taimur	Boy	Iron
Altan	Boy	Golden; Red Dawn
Azi	Boy	Dragon; Serpent; An endeavor; Unending
Anir	Boy	Spiritual warrior; Angel; Sound; Echo; News

Taimoor	Boy	Lion; Self-respecting; Self-reliant; Strong
Batu	Boy	Strong and firm
Koko	Girl	Blue; Cute; Sky of love
Taiven	Unisex	Peace; Tranquility
Jeryl	Boy	Ruler of the spear; Light
Sayana	Unisex	Lying-down; Reclining pose; Sleeping; Bed; Sofa; Couch; Clear; Bright; Clean; Vegetable; Greens; Sayan mountains; Million
Naren	Boy	Lord of men; Sun; Elegant; Benevolence; Graceful
Saran	Boy	Joy; Moon; Refuge; Sanctuary; Supporting
Zaya	Boy	Fate; Destiny
Bair	Boy	Joy; Happiness

Batuhan	Boy	Firm; Hard or strong
Noyan	Unisex	Prince; Lord; Commander-in-chief; Protector
Temujin	Boy	Of iron
Tamerlan	Boy	Iron
Maral	Girl	A deer; Caspian red deer
Sharra	Girl	People of Outer Mongolia
Ilhaan	Unisex	Subordinate Khan
Sugar	Girl	A sweet person; Venus; Friday
Xaela	Unisex	Mystical; Nomadic; Fierce
Odon	Boy	Wel-born; Rich protection; Star

Ilhana	Girl	Subordinate khan
Genghis	Boy	Universal ruler
Begum	Girl	Chief; Commander
Erhi	Girl	A musical instrument
Gal	Unisex	Beloved grace; Wave; Rooster; Fire; Spark
Geriel	Girl	A light or a bright light
Jullian	Unisex	Downy-bearded; Youth; Youthful
Lut	Boy	Immense; Large
Namar	Girl	Autumn; Name of a mountain
Naranbaatar	Boy	Blessing from the pioneer or the female deity of the Moon

Qadan	Unisex	A cliff; An edge of the mountain
Sanal	Boy	Sacred fire; Fiery; Thought; Desire; Aspiration
Sukh	Boy	Happiness; Joy; One with an axe
Taimoorkhan	Boy	He who is the king and the ruler
Timicin	Boy	One who is of iron; A strong person
Sannan	Boy	To meditate; Loud; Reverberating; Daring; Fearless
Altansarnai	Girl	Golden rose
Altantsetseg	Girl	Golden flower
Arban	Unisex	A fluent man
Bat-Erdene	Boy	Strong jewel

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
Erdenechimeg	Girl	Jewel; Ornament
Gan	Unisex	Steel; Drought; Lack of rain
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	Eternal family
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	Point of sword; Fire; Sharp point
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

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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.

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.

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)

References

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

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