Jha Surname
“Teacher, scholar (from Sanskrit upadhyaya)”
Brahmin surnamesSanskrit origin · Maithili
History & Significance
Jha is a surname of the Maithil Brahmins of Mithila, in northern Bihar and the Nepal Terai. It is usually traced to Sanskrit upadhyaya, 'teacher', through Prakrit and the Hindi form ojha, then shortened to jha. Maithil families are placed in clans (mool) kept in the panji genealogies. Ojha and Upadhyay come from the same root.
What is the Gotra for Jha?
Jha families belong to many Gotras: it is passed down the paternal line, not fixed by the surname. These 15 Gotras are the ones most often recorded among Jha families:
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- Meaning
- Teacher, scholar (from Sanskrit upadhyaya)
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Language
- Maithili
- Category
- Brahmin
Regional Distribution
The Jha surname is predominantly found in: