How to Pronounce "Genghis Khan"
Medium🌐 Mongolian name
IPA
ˈdʒɛŋɡɪs kɑːn
Syllables:
gen·ghis khan
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About the name "Genghis Khan"
The founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history.
Example: "Genghis Khan united the nomadic tribes of Northeast Asia into a unified empire in 1206."
Origin of the name "Genghis Khan"
From Mongolian Чингис хаан (Chinggis Khaan) meaning universal ruler. The English spelling Genghis is an approximation of the Mongolian pronunciation.
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How do you pronounce the name Genghis Khan?
The name Genghis Khan is pronounced ˈdʒɛŋɡɪs kɑːn. It is a Mongolian name. Press the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation.
What nationality is the name Genghis Khan?
The name Genghis Khan is of Mongolian origin. From Mongolian Чингис хаан (Chinggis Khaan) meaning universal ruler. The English spelling Genghis is an approximation of the Mongolian pronunciation.
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