Genghis

Gender Masculine
Usage History
Pronounced Pron. GENG-gis(English) JENG-gis(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

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.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesChingis(Mongolian) Cengiz(Turkish)

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14th-century depiction of Genghis Khan14th-century depiction of Genghis Khan

Categories

archers, Civilization VI characters, conquerors, history, kings, leaders, leadership, Ni no Kuni characters, nobility, royalty, rulers, warriors
Entry updated July 2, 2017