Mehtha

Mehtha is a surname of Indian origin, commonly treated as a variant spelling of the more widely used surname Mehta. The name is historically linked to the occupational title Mehta, which in several communities indicated an administrator, treasurer, head of a village, or a person of some managerial authority. Etymologically, Mehtha and related spellings reflect transliterations of the same title across different languages and scripts in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Gujarati and surrounding regions.

Geographic distribution and usage tend to be concentrated in Gujarat and among Gujarati-speaking communities, including Hindu, Jain, and Parsi families. The name is also found among speakers of other North Indian languages and within Indian diaspora communities around the world, where families bearing Mehtha or Mehta have established residences in regions such as East Africa, the United Kingdom, North America, and the Gulf states.

In contemporary context, Mehtha is primarily encountered as a family surname with cultural and historical associations to leadership roles within traditional Indian administrative or merchant networks. As with many Indian surnames, individuals bearing the name may identify with a variety of religious and regional backgrounds.

See also: Mehta.