Gurtaj

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Gurtaj Pronunciation

Gurtaj is pronounced goor-TAHJ /ɡurˈtɑdʒ/Medium

Meaning: From Punjabi gur, 'the Guru', plus taj, 'a crown'; 'the crown of the Guru'; we note the sacred GuruLow

In 30 seconds: The crown of the Guru: Gurtaj is Punjabi/Sikh. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'goor-TAHJ').

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Origin LowPunjabi

MeaningFrom Punjabi gur, 'the Guru', plus taj, 'a crown'; 'the crown of the Guru'; we note the sacred Guru

U.S. rank (2024)#6960 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 130

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Gurtaj comes from Punjabi gur, 'the Guru', plus taj, 'a crown' — 'the crown of the Guru' (we note the sacred Guru). A crisp, devout Sikh name (said 'goor-TAHJ'; nickname Gur).

In the U.S. it appears in Sikh-Punjabi families. Rare, the-crown-of-the-Guru at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Gur means 'the Guru' and taj 'a crown' in Punjabi — Gurtaj means 'the crown of the Guru' — a crisp, devout Sikh name (we note the sacred Guru; said 'goor-TAHJ').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Gurtaj — sacred Guru noted

Variations

GurtejGurtaaj

Nicknames

Gur

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Punjabi Sikh

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Gurtaj?

Gurtaj is pronounced goor-TAHJ (/ɡurˈtɑdʒ/). Press play above to hear Gurtaj said aloud.

How do you say Gurtaj?

Gurtaj is said goor-TAHJ (/ɡurˈtɑdʒ/). Press play above to hear Gurtaj said aloud.

What does the name Gurtaj mean?

Gurtaj is Punjabi for 'the crown of the Guru' (gur, 'the Guru', plus taj, 'a crown'). We note the sacred Guru.

Is Gurtaj a boy or girl name?

Gurtaj is a boy's name.

How popular is Gurtaj?

Gurtaj is a rare name in the U.S.