Hindu girl name · Sanskrit origin

Pooja

“Worship or a devotional offering”

About the name Pooja

Meaning
Worship or a devotional offering
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Girl
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
P
Name number
3

Numerology of Pooja

Creative: cheerful, expressive and sociable.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Pooja

Hasta

Naming syllable “Pu” · ruled by Moon

Pada 1234
Moon signKanya (Virgo)
DeitySavitar, the sun deity
SymbolAn open hand

Skilful, practical and witty. Traditionally linked with clever hands, craftsmanship and a good sense of humour.

All Hasta names
Pooja starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Pooja

What does the name Pooja mean?

Pooja means "Worship or a devotional offering" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Pooja a boy or a girl name?

Pooja is used as a girl name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Pooja match?

The name Pooja starts with the syllable "Pu", which is a naming syllable of Hasta nakshatra (pada 1). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Pooja?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Pooja adds up to 3. Creative: cheerful, expressive and sociable. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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