From patronymic last names, like Ganbold and Baatar, to traditional surnames like Áolāshì, dive into this list of diverse Mongolian last names to learn more.
Can Mongolians change their last names?Traditionally, Mongolians did not use surnames, but since the 2000s, they have been required to adopt surnames (1). This practice allows for flexibility, and its common for people to change their surnames to reflect lineage or historical ties.Do Mongolians use titles with their names?Mongolians sometimes use titles with their names. Traditional titles like Khan (leader), ‘Bek’ (chieftain), and Noyan’(prince) are often added to a person’s name (2). Modern Mongolians may also use professional titles or honorifics in formal settings.How diverse are Mongolian last names?Mongolian last names are diverse, but they are not used in the same way as Western or East Asian surnames. During the socialist period, patronymics were used instead of surnames. Since 2000, Mongolians have officially adopted clan names on ID cards, often choosing the names of ancient clans, tribes, ancestral places, or notable ancestors (1). Some even create surnames based on their own given names or other personal attributes.
This document gives information on the matches of the representative football (soccer) team of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (C.N.M.I.) at senior international level.