Khatun (queen) is one of the most authoritative and magnificent words in the Mongolian language. It conveys regality, stateliness, and great strength. If something resists breaking no matter how much pressure is applied, it is described as khatun. The word can form part of a boy’s or girl’s names, signifying power and firmness combined with beauty and grace. Because of the admitted qualities of khatun, men have often borne names such as Khatun Temur, literally ‘Queen Iron’, and Khatun Baatar, 'Queen Hero’. Jack Weatherford
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The Mongolian word for queen is khatun. It means a woman who is strong and powerful. It also means the mother of a king. Khatun Temur and Khatun Baatar are examples of great queens and mothers to great kings.

When people think about khatun, they usually think about beauty, grace and strength. For this reason, men have often borne names such as Khatun Temur, literally ‘Queen Iron’, and Khatun Baatar, 'Queen Hero’.

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