Pooja
Meaning
Prayer, worship, ritual devotion. The act of honouring the divine with flowers, light, and offerings.
Works in English: Pooja is easy to pronounce in English, making it a popular choice for Indian diaspora families in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
About the name Pooja
Pooja is a Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning prayer, worship, and ritual devotion — the word "puja" (also spelled pooja) is the central act of Hindu religious practice: the offering of flowers, incense, light, food, and prayer to a deity as an act of love and veneration. Puja is performed daily in Hindu homes at the family shrine, during festivals, and at temples across India. To name a daughter Pooja is to enshrine the act of devotion itself in her identity. The name is one of the most widely used Hindu girl's names across India, found across every state and community. For Indian diaspora families in the US, UK and Canada, Pooja (POO-ja) is a two-syllable name with a clear English sound and a meaning at the very heart of Hindu spiritual life.
Frequently asked questions
What does Pooja mean?
Prayer, worship, ritual devotion. The act of honouring the divine with flowers, light, and offerings.
Is Pooja an Indian name?
Yes, Pooja is an Indian name of Sanskrit origin, widely used across South Asia and by Indian diaspora communities in the US, UK, Canada and Australia.
How do you pronounce Pooja?
Pooja is pronounced POO-ja.
Is Pooja a Hindu name?
Yes, Pooja is a Hindu name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used by Hindu families across India and by the Indian Hindu diaspora worldwide.
What is the origin of the name Pooja?
Pooja is a name of Sanskrit origin. It is traditionally used as a girl's name.
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