Chingis

The male first name Chingis has its roots in Mongolian and is directly translated as 'the Universal' or 'the World Ruler'.

What does the name Chingis mean?

Chingis is a boy's name that comes from Mongolian. It is directly associated with the meanings 'the Universal' or 'the World Ruler'. The origins lie in the Mongolian term chinggis or činggis (ᠴᠢᠩᠭᠢᠰ), which means 'universal' and 'general'. Alternative spellings include Genghis, Dschingis, and Cengiz.

Where does the name Chingis come from?

The name Chingis is a male first name that has Mongolian roots and means 'the Universal'. The etymology is based on the Mongolian expression chinggis or činggis (ᠴᠢᠩᠭᠢᠰ), which translates to 'universal' or 'general'. The language is Mongolian.

How do you pronounce Chingis?

The sound quality and pronunciation of Chingis: The name Chingis consists of two syllables and is clearly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Chin-gis' [ˈtʃɪŋgɪs], with the nasal connection '-ng' creating a full, dense sound. The ending '-gis' provides a distinctive, slightly sharp finish. Chingis thus conveys a powerful and concise effect - a name with a clear form that radiates a concentrated and assertive presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Chingis is a rather rare first name. So far, it has not even been mentioned in the German first name charts. In Austria, the name reached its best position in 2015, ranking 1,656 in the first name charts. In the last ten years, Chingis has been used as a first name there fewer than ten times, placing it at 4,431 in the ten-year statistics. Between 1984 and 2024, it ranks 6,220 in Austria.

Famous people

• Chingis Khan (Mongolian Emperor and World Conqueror)