Meaning and Etymology
The name Pooja derives from the Sanskrit word pujā (पूजा), which means “worship”. This meaning is recorded in several sources, including Collins English Dictionary and naming‑site explanations.[4][6]
Origin and Language Usage
The etymological origin of Pooja is Sanskrit.[1][3] Although the name is of Sanskrit origin, it is used as a personal name in many modern Indian languages, such as Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada and Nepali.[2]
Pronunciation
In English‑language sources the pronunciation is given as /ˈpuːdʒə/.[1]
Spellings and Variants
Common Roman‑script variants are Pooja and Puja. The name appears in several native scripts, for example:
- Devanagari: पूजा
- Gujarati: પૂજા
- Bengali: পূজা
- Gurmukhi: ਪੂਜਾ
- Telugu: పూజా
- Malayalam: പൂജ
- Tamil: பூஜா
- Kannada: ಪೂಜಾ
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pooja mean?
Pooja means “worship”, derived from the Sanskrit word पूजा.[4][6]
Is Pooja a male or female name?
Pooja is used as a feminine (girl) name in the sources consulted.[1][3]
How is Pooja pronounced?
The standard pronunciation is /ˈpuːdʒə/. [1]
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References
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- Pooja - Wiktionary, the free dictionary; https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pooja
- Meaning, origin and history of the name Pooja - Behind the Name; https://www.behindthename.com/name/pooja
- पूजा - Wiktionary, the free dictionary; https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/
- POOJA definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary; https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/pooja
- Related Name Family Tree for the name Pooja - Behind the Name; https://www.behindthename.com/name/pooja/tree
- Name Pooja Meaning, Origin etc. - Girl Names - Baby Name Pooja; https://www.thenamemeaning.com/pooja/