Mongolians do not use surnames in the way that most Westerners, Chinese or Japanese do. Since the socialist period, patronymics — at that time called ovog, now known as etsgiin ner — are used instead of a surname.

How do Mongolian last names work?

There are no family names in Mongolia. In conversation, a person is addressed by the given name. Today, the full name consists of the father's name and the given name, in that sequence. ... For historic figures (before the 20th century), only the given name is common, for rulers usually with the title Khan.

What are some Mongolian names?