Cengizhan

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Name
Cengizhan
Gender
Boy name
Syllables
3

Cengizhan is a masculine first name that represents a historical Turkish form of the Mongolian name Genghis Khan. Translated, this name means 'the world ruler'.

What does the name Cengizhan mean?

The name Cengizhan, an ancient Turkish variant of the Mongolian Genghis Khan, carries the meaning 'the world ruler'. Its roots lie in the Mongolian word components chinggis or činggis (ᠴᠢᠩᠭᠢᠰ), meaning 'universal' or 'general', as well as kaan, which stands for 'Khan', 'ruler', or 'leader'. An alternative spelling is Dschingis Khan.

Where does the name Cengizhan come from?

Cengizhan is a masculine first name with Mongolian origins and means 'the world ruler'. The Mongolian

How do you pronounce Cengizhan?

The pronunciation of Cengizhan is three syllables and concise. It is rendered as 'Dschengis-han' [ˈdʒɛŋɡɪshan], with a distinctive affricate shaping the beginning and a clearly emphasized closing phase following. The nasal sound at the end with '-han' provides a calm and stable conclusion. Cengizhan thus conveys a powerful and historically rich impression, dynamic in sound and present in expression.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Cengizhan enjoys a certain level of popularity. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2013, reaching 1,231st. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 70 times, placing it 2,991st in the corresponding ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 2,649th position.

Nicknames & pet names

Cengi / Cengiz / Cengo

Frequently asked questions about the name Cengizhan

Where does the name Cengizhan come from?

Cengizhan has Mongolian origins and is an ancient Turkish form of the name Genghis Khan.

What does the name Cengizhan mean?

The name Cengizhan means 'the world ruler' and is composed of the Mongolian words for 'universal' and 'Khan'.

How popular is the name Cengizhan?

Cengizhan is a rare name, appreciated mainly in certain cultural contexts and regions.

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