Pooja
Pooja is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Worship, prayer”.
| Meaning | Worship, prayer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | पूजा |
| Pronunciation | POO-jaa |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal, United Kingdom, United States |
Meaning and origin of Pooja
Pooja is the Hindi spelling of Sanskrit puja, the everyday ritual of worship in which a deity is honoured with flowers, light, incense and food. The word is central to Hindu religious life and is also used by Buddhists and Jains. As a girls' name it became extremely common in India from the 1970s onward. Well-known bearers include the actresses Pooja Bhatt and Pooja Hegde.
Is Pooja a Hindu name?
Pooja is a Hindu name meaning worship itself, so it expresses devotion rather than referring to a particular god.
How popular is Pooja?
One of the most familiar girls' names in India, especially for women born from the 1980s to the 2000s.
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Spellings and variants of Pooja
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pooja mean?
Pooja means 'Worship, prayer'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Pooja a Hindu name?
Pooja is a Hindu name meaning worship itself, so it expresses devotion rather than referring to a particular god.
How do you pronounce Pooja?
Pooja is pronounced POO-jaa.
Is Pooja a boy or girl name?
Pooja is usually a girl name.