Mehtaj
Persian · Boy
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About the name Mehtaj
Mehtaj is a Persian/Urdu name meaning "needy" or "one who needs," derived from the Persian word "mehtāj" (محتاج) combining "meh" (need) and "taj" (crown/requirement).
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Etymology
Mehtaj is a Persian/Urdu name meaning "needy" or "one who needs," derived from the Persian word "mehtāj" (محتاج) combining "meh" (need) and "taj" (crown/requirement). The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority regions, particularly among Persian, Urdu, and South Asian communities, with historical usage in Iran and the Indian subcontinent.
Mehtaj currently ranks #1,355 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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