Persian

Taj

Pronounced TAHJShare

Meaning: Crown

  • Gender-neutral
  • Uncommon
  • 1 syllable

The story

Taj is Persian for crown. Its single syllable carries a direct royal image used across several naming traditions.

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Taj comes from Persian.

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