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Pooja β€” Baby Name Meaning and Origin

Pooja is a feminine name of Indian origin that holds great cultural and spiritual significance. In Sanskrit, Pooja means 'worship' or 'devotion'. It represents the act of offering prayers and paying homage to a deity or higher power.

Pooja

Letter: P
Girl

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Meaning of Pooja:

Pooja is a feminine name of Indian origin that holds great cultural and spiritual significance. In Sanskrit, Pooja means 'worship' or 'devotion'. It represents the act of offering prayers and paying homage to a deity or higher power. Pooja is a name that epitomizes faith, devotion, and spirituality. It is perfect for parents seeking a name that reflects their belief in the divine and the importance of worship in their lives.

  • Gender: Girl
  • Origin: Telugu, Sanskrit, Marathi, Punjabi, Malay, Bengali, Nepali, Ga, Kannada, Gujarati, Tamil, Malayalam, Indian, Hindi
  • US popularity: In 2018, 5 newborns in the United States were named Pooja (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 1997 with 117 babies.

Similar Names:

Ojas , Ojay , Olja , Polona , Pomona , Poojan , Poonah , Poonam , Poorna , Pooya

More names starting with P:

Pa , Paadaash , Paadaasht , Paadesha , Paahana , Paaie , Paak Afarin , Paak Gohar , Paak Rokh , Paal , Paarevaan , Paari

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Frequently asked questions about Pooja

What does the name Pooja mean?

Pooja is a feminine name of Indian origin that holds great cultural and spiritual significance. In Sanskrit, Pooja means 'worship' or 'devotion'. It represents the act of offering prayers and paying homage to a deity or higher power. Pooja is a name that epitomizes faith, devotion, and spirituality.

What is the origin of the name Pooja?

Pooja is a girl's name of Telugu, Sanskrit, Marathi, Punjabi, Malay, Bengali, Nepali, Ga, Kannada, Gujarati, Tamil, Malayalam, Indian, Hindi origin.

Is Pooja a boy or girl name?

Pooja is commonly used as a girl's name.

How popular is the name Pooja?

In 2018, 5 newborns in the United States were named Pooja, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 1997, with 117 babies given the name.

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