Genghis

Genghis Meaning & Origin

About Genghis
The name "Genghis" is of Mongolian origin and is derived from the word "tenggis," meaning "ocean" or "wide-spreading." It is most famously associated with Genghis Khan, the founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. The name reflects the vastness and power of the empire he established, as well as his ambition and ability to conquer and unite various tribes under his leadership.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Genghis are male.

Genghis Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JNKS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G05202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 NG HH IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤɛŋhɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JNKS', 'KNKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Genghis in Braille

Here's how to represent Genghis in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Genghis in braille

How to Spell the Name Genghis in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Genghis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Genghis in sign language

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