What is last name mehta?

Mehta is a surname commonly used in India, Nepal and Pakistan. The surname is derived from the Sanskrit word "Mahita," meaning great or renowned. In Hinduism, the surname is associated with the Kayastha caste, who were traditionally scribes and officials in the royal courts. In modern times, the Mehta surname is found in various other castes and communities.

Famous people with the last name Mehta include Zubin Mehta, an Indian conductor of Western classical music; Rupal Mehta, an Indian-American chemist; and Jignesh Mehta, an Indian businessman.