Indian name meaning
Pooja
♀ GirlPoo·ja · 2 syllables
Worship; prayer
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Puja
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Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
The letters of Pooja add up to 24, which reduces to 6.
About the name Pooja
Pooja is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Worship; prayer.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Pooja has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.” It is also spelled Puja.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pooja mean?
Pooja means “Worship; prayer.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Pooja a boy or a girl name?
Pooja is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Pooja?
Pooja is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Pooja?
In the Chaldean system, Pooja has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
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