Genghis Khan (born Temüjin) is generally understood to have had seven siblings: five full siblings and two half-brothers.

Quick Scoop: How many siblings did Genghis Khan have?

Most historians, drawing on sources like the Secret History of the Mongols , agree on this breakdown of his immediate family:

  • Full brothers (same father Yesügei and mother Hö’elün):
    • Qasar (also written Jochi-Qasar)
    • Hachiun
    • Temüge
  • Full sister :
    • Temülün (his only full sister and youngest full sibling)
  • Half-brothers (same father Yesügei, different wife Sochigel/Sochikhel):
    • Behter (Bekter)
    • Belgutei

Putting that together:

  • 5 full siblings
  • 2 half siblings
  • = 7 total siblings (6 boys and 1 girl)

Mini FAQ

Q: So what’s the simple answer to “how many siblings did Genghis Khan have”?
A: He had seven siblings in total (if you include both full and half- siblings).

Q: How many of them shared both parents with him?
A: Four : three full brothers and one full sister.

Q: Why do some sources sound a bit different?
A: The names and spellings can vary, and some modern summaries focus only on the famous brothers, but the core count—six sons and one daughter of Yesügei—is consistent across detailed family discussions.

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