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BoyPronounced English /ˈɡɛŋ.ɡɪs/; English /ˈd͡ʒɛŋ.ɡɪs/

Genghis

This name comes from the title Genghis Khan, meaning "universal ruler", which was adopted by the Mongol Empire founder Temujin in the late 12th century.

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Genghis is a boy name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈɡɛŋ.ɡɪs/; English /ˈd͡ʒɛŋ.ɡɪs/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationEnglish /ˈɡɛŋ.ɡɪs/; English /ˈd͡ʒɛŋ.ɡɪs/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the title Genghis (or Chinggis ) Khan, meaning "universal ruler", which was adopted by the Mongol Empire founder Temujin in the late 12th century. Remembered both for his military brilliance and his brutality towards civilians, he went on to conquer huge areas of Asia and Eastern Europe.

Notes and context

Usage: history