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For example, some of the later Mongolian Emperors' names include Batumöngke, Buyan, Esen, Toγtoγa Buqa and Manduul. Mongol name customs also affected the nations under Mongol rule. The Jurchens (ancestors of Manchus) in Ming China often used Mongolian names. [8] Sayyid Ajjal Shams al-Din Omar's great-grandson was given the name Bayan "rich".
Pages in category "Mongolian given names" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Altan (name) B.
The name is a combination of the Mongolian word dalai meaning "ocean" and the Tibetan word (bla-ma) meaning "guru, teacher, mentor".[1] Many Buryats became Orthodox Christians due to the Russian expansion. During the socialist period religion was officially banned, although it was practiced in clandestine circles.
The first Khan of the Mongol Empire. Tolui Khan: 1227 - 1229 Regent of the Mongol Empire until his brother, Ögedei became Khan. Ögedei Khan: September 13, 1229 - December 11, 1241 The second Khan of the Mongol Empire. Töregene Khatun: 1242 - 1246 Regent of the Mongol Empire until the election of her son, Güyük Khan. Güyük Khan
There were initially only nine tümens in the Mongol Empire in 1206, but by 1368 there were 40 Mongol tümens and four Oirat tümens. [1] Mingghan-u Noyan, meaning "Commander of a Mingghan". A mingghan was a military unit of 1,000 troops. [1] Jagutu-iin Darga, meaning "Commander of a Zuut". A zuut was a military unit of 100 troops. [1]
According to William of Rubruck, who travelled to various parts of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century, the Tanguts were valiant and had big swarthy men among them, in contrast to the Uyghurs, who were "of medium size, like us". [7] The Tangut people I saw were tall but swarthy. The Iugurs are of medium build like our own people. [8]
Mongolians have a lot of epic heroes from ancient times. Hospitality is so important in the steppes that it is traditionally taken for granted. The Mongolian word for hero, baatar, appears frequently in personal names, and even in the name of Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, means "red hero" (Mongolian: Улаанбаатар, Ulan Bator).
There are no family names in Mongolia. In conversation, a person is addressed by the given name. Today, the full name consists of the father's name and the given name, in that sequence. The father's name is in genitive form, usually ending in -iin or -yn (e.g. Peljidiin Genden).