Erdene (given name)
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | Mongol, Sanskrit |
| Meaning | Mongolian: Jewel |
| Region of origin | Mongolia |
| Other names | |
| Derived | Ratna (Sanskrit) |
| Related names | Radnaa |
| Popularity | see popular names |
Erdene is a Mongolian name and surname. The name is spelled "Эрдэнэ" in Mongol Cyrillic.
In Mongolia, Erdene is a component of the most popular name in the country, Bat-Erdene, meaning "firm jewel".
Notable people with the name include:
- Uranchimegiin Mönkh-Erdene, Mongolian Olympic boxer
- Badmaanyambuugiin Bat-Erdene, Mongolian politician and athlete
- Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene, Mongolian politician, prime minister of Mongolia since 2021
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