 Mongolian names traditionally have an important symbolic character—a name with auspicious connotations being thought to bring good fortune to its bearer.The naming of children was usually done by the parents or a respected elder of the family or religious figures.For example, it is said that in the 13th century, the prominent shaman, Teb-tengeri, saw in the stars a great future for Tolui's eldest son and bestowed on the child the name Möngke (meaning "eternal" in the Mongolian language).