Altai
Turkic/Mongolian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Altai
The name 'Altai' means "gold" or "golden mountain" in Turkic and Mongolian languages, derived from the Altaic root *alt- (gold).
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Etymology
The name 'Altai' means "gold" or "golden mountain" in Turkic and Mongolian languages, derived from the Altaic root *alt- (gold). It is primarily used in Turkic and Mongolian cultures, often referencing the Altai Mountains, a historically significant region for nomadic peoples and shamanistic traditions.
Altai currently ranks #10,761 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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