Tahj

Boy Name #1,420 Most Popular Hidden Gem 1 Syllable

A crown of a name — regal, rare, and radiant

Arabic Persian South Asian African American American

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Meaning & Origin

"crown"

Origin: Arabic/Persian

Language: Arabic

"jewel, gem"

Origin: Persian extended meaning

Language: English

The Story of Tahj

Tahj is an alternate spelling of Taj, from the Arabic and Persian 'tāj' (تاج) meaning 'crown.' The word is best known in the Western world through the Taj Mahal — the breathtaking white marble mausoleum built in Agra, India, by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The name 'Taj Mahal' means 'Crown of the Palace.' As a given name, Tahj/Taj evokes royalty, grandeur, and architectural beauty, used across Arab, Persian, South Asian, and increasingly American communities.

Tahj gained visibility in the United States through actor Tahj Mowry, brother of twin actresses Tia and Tamera Mowry, who played TJ on the 1990s sitcom Smart Guy and appeared on Full House. The alternate spelling Tahj appealed to parents seeking a distinctive visual variant of the more common Taj. Both spellings have been used in African American communities as distinctive, regal-sounding names.

The Taj Mahal — whose name contains this word — is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built between 1632 and 1653 and is widely considered the finest example of Mughal architecture. As a given name, Taj/Tahj carries the implicit grandeur of this association across cultures.

Fun Facts

The Taj Mahal, which contains this word in its name, took 22 years and 20,000 workers to construct
Taj Mahal (born Henry Saint Clair Fredericks) is an American blues musician who chose his stage name for its regal quality
Tahj Mowry of the sitcom Smart Guy is the best-known American bearer of this spelling

Tahj in Other Languages

Urdu تاج

Hindi ताज

Arabic تاج

Persian تاج

Japanese タージ

Famous People Named Tahj

Tahj Mowry

Actor

1986

American actor known for Smart Guy (1997-1999) and appearances on Full House; brother of Tia and Tamera Mowry

Taj Mahal (musician)

Musician

1942

American blues musician and multi-instrumentalist who adopted the name Taj Mahal as his stage name

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1
Popularity Rank: #1,420
Total SSA Count: 130
Cultural Origins: Arabic Persian South Asian African American American
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Alternative Spellings

Taha #1721 Tahir #1907

Pairs Well With

Tahj Alexander Tahj Michael Tahj James Tahj Xavier Tahj Isaiah Tahj Royal Tahj Blue

Sibling Names

Zara Amira Khalil Amara Nouri Imani Kofi

Also a Girl Name

Tahj is also used as a girl name, ranked #30586.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tahj

What does the name Tahj mean?

"crown" (from Arabic/Persian). "jewel, gem" (from Persian extended meaning). Tahj is an alternate spelling of Taj, from the Arabic and Persian 'tāj' (تاج) meaning 'crown.' The word is best known in the Western world through the Taj Mahal — the breathtaking white marble mausoleum built in Agra, India, by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The name 'Taj Mahal' means 'Crown of the Palace.' As a given name, Tahj/Taj evokes royalty, grandeur, and architectural beauty, used across Arab, Persian, South Asian, and increasingly American communities.

What is the origin of the name Tahj?

Tahj has Arabic/Persian, Persian extended meaning, Arabic, Persian, South Asian, African American, and American origins. In Arabic/Persian, it means "crown". In Persian extended meaning, it means "jewel, gem".

Is Tahj a boy or girl name?

Tahj is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #1420. As a girl name, it is ranked #30586. Tahj is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Tahj?

Tahj is currently ranked #1420 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are good middle names for Tahj?

Popular middle name pairings include Tahj Alexander, Tahj Michael, Tahj James, Tahj Xavier, Tahj Isaiah, Tahj Royal, and Tahj Blue.

What are good sibling names for Tahj?

Names that pair well with Tahj as siblings include Zara, Amira, Khalil, Amara, Nouri, Imani, and Kofi.

How many syllables does Tahj have?

Tahj has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Tahj a common or rare name?

Tahj is an uncommon name, ranked #1420 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Tahj

Tahj is a boy name with Arabic, Persian, South Asian, African American, and American origins . The name means "crown" in Arabic/Persian .

Is Tahj a boy or girl name? Tahj is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #1,420 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #30,586. Tahj is more commonly used as a boy name.

Tahj is currently ranked #1,420 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Tahj has 1 syllable, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Alternative spellings of Tahj include Taha, Tahir . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.