پویا

Pouya

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Pouya is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Seeking, active, dynamic”.

MeaningSeeking, active, dynamic
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Written asپویا
Pronunciationpoo-YAH
TraditionMuslim
Used inIran

Meaning and origin of Pouya

Pouya is the Persian pūyā, which comes from the verb pūyīdan, meaning to seek or to run after something. It describes a person who is active, energetic and always searching. Iranian parents have made it a popular modern name for boys, and it is also written Pooya or Puya. It is used in Iran and among Iranians abroad, and it is easy to pronounce in many languages.

Is Pouya a Muslim name?

Pouya is a Persian name with a positive meaning, used by Muslim families in Iran, though it is not Arabic.

How popular is Pouya?

Pouya is common in Iran and the Iranian diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Pouya

PooyaPuya

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pouya mean?

Pouya means 'Seeking, active, dynamic'. It is of Persian origin.

Is Pouya a Muslim name?

Pouya is a Persian name with a positive meaning, used by Muslim families in Iran, though it is not Arabic.

How do you pronounce Pouya?

Pouya is pronounced poo-YAH.

Is Pouya a boy or girl name?

Pouya is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.