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Genghis Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationGEN-gis / /ˈɡɛŋɡɪs/

Mongolian

Meaning

universal ruler

Historical & Cultural Background

Genghis Khan was the founder of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history. He united the Mongolian tribes and led them in a series of military campaigns across Asia and Europe in the 13th century. His legacy is complex, as he is viewed as both a brutal conqueror and a unifier who promoted trade and communication across his empire.

Similar Names

GengisAttilaHannibalCaesarAlexander

Variants

  • Genghis Khan

International Variants

  • Gengis (Turkish)
  • Cengiz (Turkish)

Famous people named Genghis

Genghis Khan was a Mongolian emperor known for founding the Mongol Empire.

Genghis Khan's real name was Temüjin, which means 'of iron' in Mongolian.

Fictional characters named Genghis

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Sibling Suggestions

KhanTemujinBatuOgedai

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Genghis was first seen in the United States in 1972. Genghis has ranked as high as #1085 nationally, which occurred in 1972, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Genghis has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Genghis

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19726
20215