Chingis
Чингис
The name of the 13th-century founder of the Mongol Empire; its original meaning is disputed, with theories ranging from "hard, firm" to "universal ruler".
Meaning and origin
Chingis is the Mongolian spelling of the name Temüjin took in 1206 when the Mongol tribes proclaimed him their supreme ruler, opening the campaigns that built the largest connected land empire in history.
How to pronounce Chingis
| Mongolian (Mongolia) | ching-GEES /tʃiŋˈɡis/ |
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