Names from the Secret History of the Mongols
Copyright ©1988-2008 by Heather Daveno
The Secret History of the Mongols was written for the royal Mongol family after the death of Chinghis Khan in 1227 AD. It details the history of the Mongol peoples from the birth of the first Mongol, Batachikhan, through the ascension of Ogodei Khan to the Mongolian throne. The Secret History is considered a primary source for the geneology of the ruling families of Mongolia up to the beginning of the 14th century.
These names are in alphagetical order, and are followed by gender (m/f) and page number for reference. Translation, clan affiliation and other notes from the text are included. Tribal spellings are taken directly from the text and may not be consistent throughout this catalog. For additional information on medieval Mongolian naming practices, please click here. Additional resources maintainde by Joshua Mittleman, can be found by clicking here.
Name
|
M
|
F
|
Page
|
Tribe
|
Notes from the text
|
Achigh Shirun |
x |
|
84 |
Kereyid |
Leader of the Tubegan clan |
Aguchu the Brave |
x |
|
59 |
|
Leader of the Tayichigud clan |
Ajai |
x |
|
70 |
Tatar |
|
Ajinai |
x |
|
126 |
|
|
Akhutai |
x |
|
142 |
|
|
Al Alta |
|
x |
148 |
|
Her name means "The Golden One" |
Alagh |
x |
|
66 |
|
|
Alagh Yid |
|
x |
82 |
|
|
|
x |
|
126 |
|
Mohammedan
(
|
Alan the Fair |
|
x |
4 |
Khorilar |
She gave birth to five sons, who each founded a clan. (pg. 10) Glossary lists her as Alan Ghoa. |
Alchi |
x |
|
126 |
|
|
Alchidai Khachigun |
x |
|
14 |
|
|
Al Diger |
x |
|
149 |
|
|
Altan |
x |
|
11 |
|
|
Altani |
|
x |
136 |
|
|
Altun Ashugh |
x |
|
71 |
|
|
Ambaghai |
x |
|
10 |
|
He was the first of the Tayichigud clan. |
Arkhai Khasar |
x |
|
50 |
|
|
Arslan |
x |
|
147 |
Kharlugh |
|
Arasen |
x |
|
192 |
|
|
Asha Gambu |
x |
|
172 |
|
He was a Tanghut minister. |
B |
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Badai |
x |
|
82 |
|
He was a herdsman. |
Bagaridai |
x |
|
10 |
|
He was a son of Bodonchar, whose wife was captured from a neighboring tribe. Bagaridai means "The Captured One'. He was the first of the Bagarin clan. |
Bala |
x |
|
125 |
|
He was a leader of the Jalayir clan. |
Barghujin |
x |
|
4 |
|
|
Bartan the Brave |
x |
|
10 |
|
Glossary lists him as Bartan Bagatur. |
Batachikhan |
x |
|
3 |
|
Born of a blue-grey wolf and a fallow deer, Batachikhan was the first human of the Mongol race. |
Batu |
x |
|
182 |
|
Founder
of the Golden Horde of
|
Bedugun |
x |
|
133 |
|
|
Begter |
x |
|
20 |
|
He was Temujin's elder half brother. |
Belgutei |
x |
|
11 |
|
He was Temujin's younger half brother and a noyan (prince). |
Belgunutei |
x |
|
4 |
|
|
Bilge |
x |
|
60 |
|
|
Bodonchar the Fool |
x |
|
5 |
|
Founder
of the Borjigin clan, he may also have introduced falconry to
|
Bogen |
x |
|
125 |
|
|
Bogorchu |
x |
|
28 |
|
|
Bolkhadar |
x |
|
190 |
|
|
Borjigidai the Clever |
x |
|
3 |
|
|
Boroghul |
x |
|
58 |
Jurkin |
Temujin's personal cook. |
Borte |
|
x |
15 |
Ungirad |
Temujin's primary wife. |
Botokhui Targhun |
|
x |
149 |
|
Ruler of the Khori Tumad tribe. |
Bughu Khatagi |
x |
|
5 |
|
|
Bughutu Salji |
x |
|
5 |
|
|
Bugidai |
x |
|
142 |
|
|
Bugunutei |
x |
|
4 |
|
|
Bujeg |
x |
|
189 |
|
|
Bujir |
x |
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