Mountains have always captivated our imagination with their majestic presence and awe-inspiring beauty. Whether you're naming a fictional mountain in a story, looking for inspiration for your adventure blog, or just curious about the diverse names mountains can have, this comprehensive collection of over 400 mountain names will surely inspire you.
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Famous Mountain Names Around the World
These mountains are known worldwide for their height, beauty, or historical significance.
- Mount Everest
- K2
- Kangchenjunga
- Lhotse
- Makalu
- Cho Oyu
- Dhaulagiri
- Manaslu
- Nanga Parbat
- Annapurna
- Gasherbrum I
- Broad Peak
- Gasherbrum II
- Shishapangma
- Gyachung Kang
- Denali
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Mount Fuji
- Matterhorn
- Mont Blanc
- Mount Elbrus
- Aconcagua
- Mount McKinley
- Mount Logan
- Puncak Jaya
- Mount Kosciuszko
- Mount Vinson
- Mount Whitney
- Mount Rainier
- Mount Shasta
- Pikes Peak
- Grand Teton
- Mount Hood
- Mount St. Helens
- Mount Olympus
- Mount Ararat
- Mount Sinai
- Mount Vesuvius
- Mount Etna
- Mount Stromboli
- Mount Krakatoa
- Mount Tambora
- Mount Pinatubo
- Mount Mayon
- Mount Merapi
- Mount Bromo
- Mount Rinjani
- Mount Kinabalu
- Mount Kailash
- Mount Huang
- Mount Tai
- Mount Emei
- Mount Wuyi
- Mount Lushan
- Mount Heng
- Mount Hua
- Mount Song
- Mount Wutai
- Mount Putuo
- Mount Jiuhua
- Mount Longhu
- Mount Qingcheng
- Mount Kunlun
- Mount Tianshan
- Mount Altai
- Mount Paektu
- Mount Halla
- Mount Fuji
- Mount Koya
- Mount Hiei
- Mount Yoshino
- Mount Takao
- Mount Hakone
- Mount Unzen
- Mount Aso
Mythological Mountain Names
Mountains that feature prominently in myths and legends across different cultures.
| Mountain Name | Mythology | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Olympus | Greek | Home of the Greek gods |
| Mount Kailash | Hindu/Buddhist | Abode of Lord Shiva |
| Mount Meru | Hindu/Buddhist/Jain | Center of all physical, metaphysical and spiritual universes |
| Mount Parnassus | Greek | Home of the Muses |
| Kunlun Mountains | Chinese | Residence of the Immortals |
| Mount Sinai | Abrahamic | Where Moses received the Ten Commandments |
| Mount Qaf | Islamic | Cosmic mountain surrounding the world |
| Asgard Mountains | Norse | Realm of the Aesir gods |
| Mount Ida | Greek | Sacred to the goddess Rhea |
| Mount Etna | Greek | Workshop of Hephaestus |
| Mount Fuji | Japanese | Sacred to the Shinto goddess Konohana-Sakuya-Hime |
| Mount Kilimanjaro | Maasai | House of God (Ngai) |
| Black Hills | Lakota | Sacred land and site of spiritual journeys |
| Mount Ararat | Biblical | Where Noah's Ark came to rest |
| Mount Zion | Biblical | Symbol of Jerusalem and God's presence |
Mountain Names with Meanings
Discover the fascinating meanings behind these mountain names.
Denali
Meaning "The High One" in Koyukon Athabaskan
Kilimanjaro
Possibly means "Mountain of Greatness" or "Mountain of Caravans"
Annapurna
Sanskrit for "Full of Food" (Goddess of Harvest)
Matterhorn
German for "Peak in the Meadows"
Aconcagua
From Quechua "Ackon Cahuak" meaning "Stone Sentinel"
Kangchenjunga
Tibetan for "Five Treasures of the Great Snow"
Nanga Parbat
Urdu for "Naked Mountain"
Chimborazo
Quichua for "Ice on the other side"
Popocatépetl
Nahuatl for "Smoking Mountain"
Mauna Kea
Hawaiian for "White Mountain"
Uluru
Aboriginal name with no direct translation
Makalu
Named after the Hindu deity Shiva
Eiger
German for "Ogre"
Huascarán
Named after Huáscar, an Incan leader
Illimani
Aymara for "Golden Eagle"
Mountain Names by Region
Mountain names categorized by their geographical location.
Himalayas
- Mount Everest
- K2
- Kangchenjunga
- Lhotse
- Makalu
- Cho Oyu
- Dhaulagiri
- Manaslu
- Nanga Parbat
- Annapurna
- Gasherbrum I
- Broad Peak
- Gasherbrum II
- Shishapangma
- Gyachung Kang
Japan
- Mount Fuji
- Mount Kita
- Mount Hotaka
- Mount Aino
- Mount Yari
- Mount Tate
- Mount Asahi
- Mount Iwate
- Mount Haku
- Mount Kaimon
- Mount Daisen
- Mount Chokai
- Mount Bandai
- Mount Aso
- Mount Unzen
China
- Mount Tai
- Mount Hua
- Mount Heng
- Mount Song
- Mount Emei
- Mount Wutai
- Mount Jiuhua
- Mount Putuo
- Mount Longhu
- Mount Qingcheng
- Mount Lushan
- Mount Wuyi
- Mount Huang
- Mount Kunlun
- Mount Tianshan
Alps
- Mont Blanc
- Matterhorn
- Monte Rosa
- Eiger
- Jungfrau
- Monch
- Grandes Jorasses
- Dufourspitze
- Weisshorn
- Finsteraarhorn
- Piz Bernina
- Gran Paradiso
- Ortler
- Grossglockner
- Zugspitze
Pyrenees
- Aneto
- Posets
- Monte Perdido
- Vignemale
- Pica d'Estats
- Pic Long
- Pic de Cotiella
- Pic du Midi d'Ossau
- Pic du Midi de Bigorre
- Pic de Balaïtous
- Pic de Néouvielle
- Pic de Montcalm
- Pic de la Maladeta
- Pic du Canigou
- Pic du Montcalm
Caucasus
- Mount Elbrus
- Dykh-Tau
- Shkhara
- Koshtan-Tau
- Janga
- Kazbek
- Tetnuldi
- Ushba
- Ailama
- Bazarduzu
- Diklos Mta
- Tebulosmta
- Shani
- Dombai-Ulgen
- Aragats
North America
- Denali
- Mount Logan
- Pico de Orizaba
- Mount Saint Elias
- Popocatépetl
- Mount Foraker
- Mount Lucania
- Iztaccihuatl
- Mount Bona
- Mount Steele
- Mount Blackburn
- Mount Sanford
- Mount Wood
- Mount Vancouver
- Mount Whitney
South America
- Aconcagua
- Ojos del Salado
- Monte Pissis
- Huascarán
- Cerro Bonete
- Nevado Tres Cruces
- Llullaillaco
- Mercedario
- Incahuasi
- Tupungato
- Sajama
- Illimani
- Coropuna
- Chimborazo
- Cotopaxi
Rocky Mountains
- Mount Elbert
- Mount Massive
- Mount Harvard
- Blanca Peak
- La Plata Peak
- Uncompahgre Peak
- Crestone Peak
- Mount Lincoln
- Castle Peak
- Grays Peak
- Mount Antero
- Mount Evans
- Longs Peak
- Mount Wilson
- Mount Shavano
East Africa
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Mount Kenya
- Mount Stanley
- Mount Speke
- Mount Baker
- Mount Emin
- Mount Gessi
- Mount Luigi di Savoia
- Mount Meru
- Mount Elgon
- Ras Dashen
- Mount Karisimbi
- Mount Mikeno
- Mount Muhavura
- Mount Sabyinyo
North Africa
- Mount Toubkal
- Ras Dejen
- Mount Catherine
- Jebel Chambi
- Jebel Tidirhin
- Jebel Yagour
- Jebel Aoulime
- Jebel Tidirhine
- Jebel Ayachi
- Jebel Tazekka
- Jebel Siroua
- Jebel Saghro
- Jebel Mgoun
- Jebel Ouanoukrim
- Jebel Toubkal
Southern Africa
- Thabana Ntlenyana
- Mount Injasuti
- Mafadi
- Champagne Castle
- Giant's Castle
- Mont-aux-Sources
- Cathkin Peak
- Cleft Peak
- Devil's Tooth
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Brandberg Mountain
- Spioenkop
- Table Mountain
- Drakensberg
- Mulanje Massif
Australia
- Mount Kosciuszko
- Mount Townsend
- Mount Twynam
- Rams Head
- Mount Jagungal
- Mount Bogong
- Mount Feathertop
- Mount Hotham
- Mount Buller
- Mount Bartle Frere
- Mount Ossa
- Mount Zeil
- Mount Meharry
- Mount Woodroffe
- Uluru
New Zealand
- Aoraki/Mount Cook
- Mount Tasman
- Mount Dampier
- Mount Silberhorn
- Mount Taranaki
- Mount Aspiring
- Mount Ruapehu
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Mount Tongariro
- Mount Tutoko
- Mount Earnslaw
- Mount Sefton
- Mount Hicks
- Mount Rolleston
- Mount Tapuaenuku
Papua New Guinea
- Mount Wilhelm
- Mount Giluwe
- Mount Victoria
- Mount Albert Edward
- Mount Suckling
- Mount Bangeta
- Mount Boising
- Mount Ulawun
- Mount Lamington
- Mount Hagen
- Mount Michael
- Mount Karimui
- Mount Bosavi
- Mount Sisa
- Mount Yelia
Unique and Unusual Mountain Names
These mountains stand out not just for their appearance but for their distinctive names.
Mountain Names Inspired by Nature
Mountains named after natural elements, animals, and phenomena.
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Animals
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Celestial
Conclusion
Mountains have inspired awe and wonder throughout human history, and their names reflect our deep connection to these majestic natural formations. Whether named after mythological figures, natural elements, or their physical characteristics, mountain names tell stories about our relationship with the natural world.
This collection of over 400 mountain names showcases the diversity and creativity in how different cultures have named these geological wonders. From the highest peaks of the Himalayas to the ancient mountains of mythology, each name carries its own significance and history.
We hope this comprehensive list has provided you with inspiration, knowledge, and perhaps even a sense of wanderlust to explore these magnificent formations yourself someday.
