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Gurtaj
How to Pronounce Gurtaj
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
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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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.
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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.
How do you pronounce Gurtaj?
It's said goor-TAHJ /ɡurˈtɑdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
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.