Gurtegh
Punjab · Boy · 2 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Gurtegh
The name 'Gurtegh' is a Punjabi/Sikh compound meaning "sword of the Guru," derived from Sanskrit *guru* (teacher, spiritual guide) and Persian *tegh* (sword).
This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.
Etymology
The name 'Gurtegh' is a Punjabi/Sikh compound meaning "sword of the Guru," derived from Sanskrit *guru* (teacher, spiritual guide) and Persian *tegh* (sword). It is used primarily in Sikh culture, where it reflects the martial tradition of the Khalsa, though it is not a common historical name and lacks notable pre-modern historical figures.
Gurtegh currently ranks #11,411 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
Sikh names that sit beautifully beside GurteghSimilar names you might like
Names starting with GMore names starting with G
- Gar
- Gavyn
- Gaynell
- Garnelle
- Gawain
- Garan
- Garon
- Garren
- Gaela
- Gabbie
- Gagandeep
- Garmon
- Galahad
- Gamaliel
- Gano
- Gaius
- Gaelen
- Garnieta
Find middle names for Gurtegh →
🧬 See Gurtegh's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Gurtegh's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Gurtegh your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Gurtegh already? Find sibling names that fit →
Names that sound like Gurtegh
Phonetic match, not just spelling"Geertje is a Dutch diminutive form of Gertrude, derived from the Germanic elements "ger" (spear) and "trude" (strength), meaning "spear…"
"Gerritje is a Dutch diminutive form of Gerrit, which derives from the Germanic name Gerard, meaning "spear-brave" or "spear-strong" from…"
"Guurtje is a diminutive form of the Dutch name Guurt, which derives from the Germanic name Gurt or the Old…"
"Gradus is a Latin name meaning "step" or "degree," derived from the Latin word *gradus* which refers to a stage…"
"Grietje is a diminutive form of Greta or Margareta, derived from the Latin "margarita" meaning "pearl." The name has Germanic…"
"Gerhardus is the Latinized form of the Germanic name Gerhard, composed of "ger" (spear) and "hard" (brave/strong), meaning "brave with…"
"Gerardus is the Latinized form of the Germanic name Gerard, derived from the elements "ger" (spear) and "hard" (brave/strong), meaning…"
"Gretchen is a German diminutive of Margarete, meaning "pearl," derived from the Greek *margarites*."
"Gert-Jan is a Dutch compound given name meaning "spear strength" (from Germanic *ger* "spear" and *hard* "brave/strong") combined with "God…"
"The name 'Gertjan' is a Dutch compound given name meaning "spear strength" or "strong spear," derived from the Germanic elements…"
"The name 'Gurtaj' means "crown of the guru" or "master's crown," derived from the Punjabi/Sanskrit roots *gur* (teacher, spiritual guide)…"
"The name 'Gurtej' means "radiance of the Guru" or "splendor of the spiritual teacher," derived from the Sanskrit/Punjabi elements *guru*…"