This work considers the etymology of the ethnic name Alshyn, which the Kazakhs of Western Kazakhstan called themselves in the recent past. Other names of clans and tribes that were part of the tribal union of Alshyn are also considered. The author also considered the options for Kazakh tamgs of the Younger Zhuz. The work of A.A. Nurumbayev will be of interest to everyone who is interested in the history of the Kazakh people.