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Genghis

GEHNG-gihs

Genghis (name) means used to refer to Genghis Khan, the 13th-century founder and first ruler of the Mongol Empire.

name

Used to refer to Genghis Khan, the 13th-century founder and first ruler of the Mongol Empire.

How to use Genghis

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In plain EnglishShorthand for Genghis Khan, the Mongol conqueror who built history's largest contiguous land empire.

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Etymology

An Italian-style spelling of the Mongolian title Chinggis, borne by the empire's founder.

Origin: Italian

Frequently asked questions

What does “Genghis” mean?

The word “Genghis” means used to refer to Genghis Khan, the 13th-century founder and first ruler of the Mongol Empire. In plain terms, shorthand for Genghis Khan, the Mongol conqueror who built history's largest contiguous land empire.

How do you pronounce “Genghis”?

“Genghis” is pronounced GEHNG-gihs (/ˈɡɛŋɡɪs/ in IPA).

What part of speech is “Genghis”?

“Genghis” is a name.

Where does the word “Genghis” come from?

The word “Genghis” comes from Italian. An Italian-style spelling of the Mongolian title Chinggis, borne by the empire's founder.

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