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'''Mehta''' is an Indian surname. The word Mehta means "chief", and may be derived from the [[Sanskrit]] word ''mahita'' ("great" or "praised"). It is found among several Indian communities, including [[Hindu]]s, [[Jain]]s, [[Parsi]]s, and [[Sikh]]s. Among Hindus, it is used by a wide range of castes and social groups, including [[Bania (caste)|Bania]]s, [[Brahmin]]s, and [[Khatri]]s.<ref name="Oxford">[http://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/9780195081374.001.0001/acref-9780195081374-e-41805?rskey=86GkPQ&result=44 Dictionary of American Family Names], Oxford University Press, {{ISBN|0-19-508137-4}}</ref> |
'Nononono''Mehta''' is an Indian surname. The word Mehta means "chief", and may be derived from the [[Sanskrit]] word ''mahita'' ("great" or "praised"). It is found among several Indian communities, including [[Hindu]]s, [[Jain]]s, [[Parsi]]s, and [[Sikh]]s. Among Hindus, it is used by a wide range of castes and social groups, including [[Bania (caste)|Bania]]s, [[Brahmin]]s, and [[Khatri]]s.<ref name="Oxford">[http://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/9780195081374.001.0001/acref-9780195081374-e-41805?rskey=86GkPQ&result=44 Dictionary of American Family Names], Oxford University Press, {{ISBN|0-19-508137-4}}</ref> |
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People with this surname are native to north-western regions of India, including [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Gujarat]], and [[Maharashtra]] ([[Mumbai]]).<ref name="Oxford"/> In Rajasthan, Mehta was originally used as a term of respect applied to non-[[Rajput]] administrative office holders, most of whom were [[Oswal]]s, other [[Vaishya]]s, and [[Kayastha|Kayeths]].<ref>R.K. Gupta, S.R. Bakshi (2012). ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=gPPZHK2ZfLoC&pg=PA100&dq=OSWAL+MEHTA&hl=en&sa=X&ei=eG49U8OIBcWMrQf0sICwDg&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=OSWAL%20MEHTA&f=false Dalit nononono Literature: Our Response]'', p.100.</ref> In the [[Gujarati language]], the term was used to address teachers and accountants, becoming associated with these professions.<ref name="Oxford"/> |
People with this surname are native to north-western regions of India, including [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Gujarat]], and [[Maharashtra]] ([[Mumbai]]).<ref name="Oxford"/> In Rajasthan, Mehta was originally used as a term of respect applied to non-[[Rajput]] administrative office holders, most of whom were [[Oswal]]s, other [[Vaishya]]s, and [[Kayastha|Kayeths]].<ref>R.K. Gupta, S.R. Bakshi (2012). ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=gPPZHK2ZfLoC&pg=PA100&dq=OSWAL+MEHTA&hl=en&sa=X&ei=eG49U8OIBcWMrQf0sICwDg&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=OSWAL%20MEHTA&f=false Dalit nononono Literature: Our Response]'', p.100.</ref> In the [[Gujarati language]], the term was used to address teachers and accountants, becoming associated with these professions.<ref name="Oxford"/> |
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'NonononoMehta' is an Indian surname. The word Mehta means "chief", and may be derived from the Sanskrit word mahita ("great" or "praised"). It is found among several Indian communities, including Hindus, Jains, Parsis, and Sikhs. Among Hindus, it is used by a wide range of castes and social groups, including Banias, Brahmins, and Khatris.[1]
People with this surname are native to north-western regions of India, including Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra (Mumbai).[1] In Rajasthan, Mehta was originally used as a term of respect applied to non-Rajput administrative office holders, most of whom were Oswals, other Vaishyas, and Kayeths.[2] In the Gujarati language, the term was used to address teachers and accountants, becoming associated with these professions.[1]
Among Oswals, Porwal Banias, and Punjabi Khatris, it is a clan name.[1]dictionary
Notable individuals with this surname include:
