The mystery of the name has long worried psychologists and scientists. They tried to find out whether it really affects the character and fate of a person, and also made assumptions about the meanings. Mongolia is a country with the most mysterious and beautiful names. They are unusual, exotic and sonorous. Among them are often the names of famous commanders and conquerors, and this, of course, can greatly affect the temperament of the bearer. In general, in Mongolia they take the process of inventing a child’s name very seriously. Surely this is due to the national character, because, as you know, the Mongols are a very responsible and extremely patriotic nation. Moreover, they value their native land more than the country as a whole. Also, these people believe that the person who has many acquaintances and friends is “wide, like a steppe”. This means that parents seek to name their baby as beautiful as possible so that people reach for him.
Origin and use
Mongolian names, like any other, originate from history, from antiquity. And since the Mongols greatly respect their ancestors, it is a pleasure for them to call their children in their honor. However, the names reflected not only the traditions, customs and culture of the country, but also factors such as religion and the worldview of the people.
If we compare the Mongolian names and surnames, we must say that the personal name for the Mongol is more important than the surname and even middle name. For them, it, as a symbol of man, as a certain amulet, accompanying throughout his life.
Mongolian names are used not only in the habitats of this nation, because they always want to name the child always and everywhere, therefore they are quite popular in Russia and China, and even in the United States, in general, where the Mongols left any mark.
By the way, some names around the world are of Mongolian origin, they were formed from words or names.
According to philologists, it is the Mongolian names that play a special role in the study of the language of the peoples of the East. The list, including naming conventions that retain some of the long-forgotten linguistic phenomena, is really long.
Mongolian name groups
Usually, names are divided by origin, composition, social status and function. These groups are official and are indicated in many sources. The first category includes Mongolian, Tibetan, combined translations from Tibetan and Indian. For the most part, Mongolian names are represented by this particular section.
The following division appeared during the Middle Ages, when names composed of two independent ones came into fashion, for example, Dorj (translated as Vajra) and Tsagaan (white), as a result Tsagaaanorzh is obtained. You can also meet three-part or four-part.
The social status of the Mongols can be shown using names. Some of them are associated with wild animals, therefore, its carrier is either a hunter or a reindeer herder. A subgroup of names of Chinese and Mongolian khans attracts those in whose family history is especially valued. Religious families call their children as disciples of the Buddha, teachers, and deities. Occasionally, children are called the same as the heroes of the scriptures.
The Mongols also believe that every name has a duty to fulfill a function. There are names, charms, they act as protection against evil spirits and are given if children in the family are often sick. Among those are Terbish (not that one), Nohoy (dog) and Enabish (not that one).
There is another classification, which includes Mongolian male names and female names, indicating the day of the week when the baby was born. Neamtso translates as “Sunday,” and Bamba means “Saturday.”
Female Mongolian names and their meanings
Girls are usually called names that have the meaning of jewelry or flowers. Erzhena is the “pearl”, Sarana is the “lily”, Horgonzul is the “flower”, Tsagaantsetseg is the “white flower”, Altan is the “pink dawn” or “gold”.
As you can see, they call the girls in Mongolia very beautifully, as if repeating the bends of the petals and the sparkle of jewelry. If you unusual want to call your girl, you should pay attention to the Mongolian names. Females can mean a person’s character traits: Alima - “knowledgeable”, “smart”, Aryuna - “pure”, Gerel - “illuminating everything around”, Sayna - “good”, Tungalag - “clear, pure and bright”, Unura (pure Mongolian) - “prolific”, etc.
Masculine names and their meanings
Some male Mongolian names are popular in our country, among them Ayrat - “amazing”, Arat - “shepherd”, as well as the Greek politician who lived in 271 BC, Batu - from “Batu”, in a different meaning translates as “strong”; Boris is a “wrestler”. Surely few could have guessed that the latter came from the Mongol.
Among the truly Mongolian are such names as Altai (“gold”, “moon gold”), Amgalan (“calm”), Baigal (“nature”), Batuy (“strong”), Dalai (“ocean”), Mingiyan ( “Commander of a thousand soldiers”), Oktay (“understanding”).
The most beautiful Mongolian male names
Each parent wants to give his child the most beautiful name, especially in Mongolia they are so kind to him. Boys are most often called like this: Barlas (“fearless”, bold ”), Naran (“ sun ”), Tarkhan (“ craftsman ”,“ handyman ”), Shauna (“ wolf ”), Genghis Khan (from“ Genghis ” - “strong”).
As you can see, male names translate mainly as “bold” or “strong”, such qualities for the Mongol men are most important. Newborn boys are often given names symbolizing physical strength and inner core.
The most beautiful female names
Mongolian names for girls, on the contrary, are more focused not on the quality of a person, but on his external attractiveness. The most beautiful are Alimtseg (“apple blossom”), Delbe (“petal”), Zhargal (“happiness”), Erdene (“jewel”), Tseren (“long-lived” - name-amulet).
Most often, girls are given names denoting beauty, meekness, purity and grace, most of them have just such semantics. Parents of girls believe that the children will remain as innocent as in childhood if they call them something gently.
Strange names
Mongolia is a country where children are called beautifully, with meaning. However, with a sense of humor there is also not bad, as well as with an understanding of the beautiful. In the Mongol tradition, there are a number of names that have strange and even unexpected translations, so they cannot be taken seriously.
But it turns out that they carry an important function and are given to sick children. The meaning of Mongolian names can be different, for example, “cheese”. The name Byaslag is translated that way. Oncog, on the other hand, means nothing more than “airplane.” And in order for a person to live long, they give a long and difficult to read name (Luvsandenzenpilzhinzhigmed).
But the Mongol’s oddities do not end there, if parents don’t know what to name their baby, they simply turn to the lama for advice.