Tengri
Turkic
Meaning
The ancient sky god of the Turkic and Mongolic peoples
About the name
The supreme sky deity of pre-Islamic Turkic religion — the "Eternal Blue Sky" worshipped across the Central Asian steppe.
Themes
Questions
What does Tengri mean?
Tengri means The ancient sky god of the Turkic and Mongolic peoples. It's a name of Turkic origin.
Where does the name Tengri come from?
Tengri comes from Turkic. It's associated with these themes: Turkish.
Is Tengri a boy or girl cat name?
Tengri is traditionally a male name, but cat names don't have to follow human conventions — many people use it for cats of any sex.
Is Tengri a good name for a cat?
Tengri is a thoughtful pick. At 2 syllables, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Turkish. It means "The ancient sky god of the Turkic and Mongolic peoples." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.
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