MEHTA
The surname Mehta originates from the Indian sub‑continent, with a strong presence in the western states of Gujarat and Rajasthan. It is traditionally associated with the Gujarati and Rajasthani communities and is used by individuals who speak Hindi and belong to the Hindu faith.
In its earliest usage, Mehta was an occupational title rather than a family name. It derives from the Sanskrit word mahita, meaning “great” or “praised.” The title was bestowed upon persons who occupied positions of authority such as accountants, chief officers or administrators in local villages and estates. Those who held the title were regarded as people of high social standing and were respected for their expertise and leadership.
Over time, the use of Mehta as a surname became common among descendants of those who had held the title or the occupation. Today the name is still prevalent across the borders of Gujarat and Rajasthan and is recognised by the wider Indian community as a marker of historical prestige and service.
Among Hindus in India, the surname Mehta is often found among families who have traditionally served under the patronage of local chiefs and landlords. Their role was to maintain accounts, administer land revenues and oversee the implementation of local laws. The enduring legacy of the name reflects a lineage that has long been associated with stewardship and respect within the regional societies.
Typical given names associated with the Mehta surname
Male
- Ajay
- Amit
- Bharat
- Hitesh
- Manish
- Nilesh
- Rahul
- Rajesh
- Sanjay
- Sunil
- Vishal
Female
- Anita
- Bijal
- Jyoti
- Kiran
- Neha
- Pooja
- Priti
- Priya
- Rekha
- Seema
- Usha
- Varsha
Similar and related surnames
- Maat
- Maatta
- Mad
- Mada
- Madai
- Madau
- Madd
- Madda
- Madde
- Maddi
- Maddie
- Maddiu
- Made
- Madeo
- Madeu
- Madi
- Madia
- Madie
- Madoe
- Madoo
- Madu
- Maeda
- Mahde
- Mahdi
- Maheta
- Mahta
- Mahtab
- Mahto
- Maid
- Maida
- Maide
- Maietta
- Mait
- Maita
- Maitai
- Maite
- Maiti
- Maito
- Mat
- Mata
- Mataa
- Matai
- Matas
- Matau
- Matay
- Mataz
- Mate
- Mateas
- Matee
- Matei
- Mateo
- Mateu
- Mati
- Matia
- Matie
- Matiu
- Mato
- Matoo
- Matt
- Matta
- Mattai
- Mattas
- Matte
- Mattei
- Matteo
- Matti
- Mattie
- Matto
- Mattoo
- Mattu
- Matu
- Maud
- Maude
- Maut
- Maute
- Mauti
- Mautte
- Mayd
- Mayda
- Mayde
- Maydeo
- Maydoe
- Mayta
- Md
- Mde
- Mead
- Meade
- Meat
- Meate
- Med
- Meda
- Medd
- Medda
- Meddi
- Mede
- Medi
- Media
- Medio
- Medo
- Meed
- Meeda
- Meede
- Meet
- Meetoo
- Mehat
- Mehdaoui
- Mehde
- Mehdi
- Mehtab
- Mehtar
- Mehter
- Mehto
- Meid
- Meite
- Meot
- Meotti
- Met
- Meta
- Metais
- Metaj
- Metal
- Mete
- Metha
- Meti
- Metia
- Mett
- Metta
- Mettam
- Mettan
- Mettas
- Mette
- Metti
- Metu
- Metua
- Miatt
- Mid
- Mida
- Midd
- Midda
- Midde
- Mido
- Mieda
- Miette
- Miot
- Miotti
- Miotto
- Mita
- Mitau
- Mite
- Mitee
- Miti
- Mito
- Mitt
- Mitta
- Mitte
- Mitti
- Mitto
- Mittoo
- Mittu
- Mitu
- Mmadi
- Moad
- Moaitt
- Moat
- Moate
- Moatt
- Moatti
- Mod
- Moda
- Modd
- Modde
- Moddie
- Mode
- Modi
- Modia
- Modie
- Modoo
- Modu
- Moed
- Moeti
- Mohd
- Mohta
- Moid
- Moiett
- Moita
- Moitie
- Moitt
- Mood
- Moode
- Moodie
- Moot
- Moote
- Mootoo
- Mot
- Mota
- Mote
- Motee
- Motei
- Moti
- Motie
- Moto
- Motoi
- Mott
- Motta
- Mottau
- Motte
- Mottee
- Motti
- Motto
- Mouat
- Mouatt
- Moud
- Moudie
- Mouet
- Mouett
- Mouette
- Mout
- Mouta
- Moute
- Mouti
- Moutia
- Moutou
- Moutt
- Moutta
- Moyd
- Mtei
- Muat
- Mud
- Muda
- Mudd
- Mudde
- Muddie
- Mude
- Mudi
- Mudie
- Mudo
- Mudu
- Mued
- Mueed
- Muett
- Muid
- Muit
- Muitt
- Mut
- Muta
- Mutai
- Mute
- Muti
- Mutia
- Mutie
- Mutio
- Muto
- Mutt
- Mutta
- Mutte
- Mutti
- Mutto
- Muttoo
- Muttu
- Mutu
- Mutua
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There are approximately 9,526 people named Mehta in the UK. That makes it the 974th most common surname in Britain. Around 146 in a million people in Britain are named Mehta.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: India
Religion of origin: Hindu
Language of origin: Hindi
Famous people named Mehta
- Nimisha Mehta - Actor
- Mahendra Mehta - Businessperson
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.