Timucin

The first name Timucin (Timuçin) is a Turkish variant of the Mongolian name Temujin (Тэмүжин). In its translation, the name means 'the blacksmith' or 'the iron one'.

What does the name Timucin mean?

Timucin (Timuçin) is a masculine first name that is considered the Turkish spelling of the Mongolian Temujin (Тэмүжин). It means 'the blacksmith' and 'the iron one'. The origin lies in the Mongolian term temüǰin, which means 'smith'. Timucin is regarded as the birth name of Genghis Khan. Other variants include Temüjin and Temudschin.

Where does the name Timucin come from?

The name Timucin comes from Mongolian and means 'the blacksmith'. The Mongolian word component temüǰin stands for 'smith'. The language is Turkish.

How do you pronounce Timucin?

The pronunciation of Timucin is three syllables and has a gentle rhythm. The name is pronounced as 'Ti-mu-cin' [ˈtimudʒin] or [ˈtimutsin]. It begins with a clear, short vowel that sounds lively. The middle syllable adds some depth with a darker vowel. The ending '-cin' sounds clear and slightly hissing. Overall, Timucin conveys a strong and harmonious impression – powerful, modern, and present.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Timucin enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,751st on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2009 at rank 912. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 140 times, placing it at 2,010th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Timucin ranks 1,853rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Tim / Timu / Timuc / Timuk

Famous people

• Timucin (original name of Genghis Khan, the Khan of the Mongols, who conquered a vast empire)