Jetha

Jetha is a British surname with its roots tracing back to the Indian subcontinent. Though relatively uncommon, the surname is believed to have been brought to the United Kingdom by individuals of Indian descent, particularly those of Gujarati heritage.

The name Jetha may be associated with the Indian honorific "Jetha bhai" or "Jetha behen," which are terms of endearment and respect used to refer to older siblings or people who are considered senior or influential within a community.

Individuals bearing the surname Jetha are likely to have a lineage connected to the Indian diaspora and may have ties to communities such as those found in the London, Birmingham, or Leicester areas, where many individuals of Indian heritage have settled.

While not as prevalent as some other surnames of Indian origin in the UK, the surname Jetha remains a distinctive identifier for those who treasure their ancestral roots and the rich cultural heritage that accompanies it.

There are approximately 448 people named Jetha in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Jetha.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adil
  • Akber
  • Ali
  • Bhavesh
  • Hanif
  • Karim
  • Mohammed
  • Naran
  • Sajaad
  • Sajjad
  • Salim
  • Shafiq
  • Shilesh
  • Vijay

Female

  • Ekta
  • Hema
  • Irrum
  • Manju
  • Naima
  • Nazirah
  • Poonam
  • Shamim
  • Shelina
  • Shirin

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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