Between 681 and 864 the country was also known as the Bulgarian Khanate, Danube Bulgarian Khanate, or Danube Bulgar Khanate in order to differentiate it from Volga Bulgaria, which emerged from another Bulgar group.
Aastatel 681–864 oli riik tuntud ka kui Bulgaaria khaaniriik, Doonau Bulgaaria khaaniriik või Doonau Bulgaari khaaniriik, et eristada seda Volga Bulgaariast, mis tekkis teisest bulgaaride rühmast.