Gurtaj
Indian subcontinent · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gurtaj
The name 'Gurtaj' means "crown of the guru" or "master's crown," derived from the Punjabi/Sanskrit roots *gur* (teacher, spiritual guide) and *taj* (crown).
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Etymology
The name 'Gurtaj' means "crown of the guru" or "master's crown," derived from the Punjabi/Sanskrit roots *gur* (teacher, spiritual guide) and *taj* (crown). It is primarily used in Sikh and Punjabi Hindu cultures, with historical significance in Sikhism as a name reflecting devotion to the Guru and spiritual sovereignty.
Gurtaj currently ranks #5,096 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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