girl · Sanskrit

Pooja

/POO-ja/

Meaning: Worship, prayer

Pooja at a glance

Meaning: Worship, prayer
Origin: Sanskrit
Religion: Hindu
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: POO-ja
Syllables: 2
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Poojah, Pooj, Poojeh, Pooji, Poojiyah, Poojiye

Lucky details for Pooja

Number: 6
Color: Soft Pink
Stone: Diamond
Flower: Rose
Day: Friday
Planet: Venus
Zodiac: Libra
Metal: Copper

Pooja is a Sanskrit name meaning “worship, prayer”. Parents choose Pooja for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with warm, affectionate, family-first. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Pooja reduce to 6, a number linked with Venus and with people who are nurturing, artistic, creates harmony wherever they go.

Numerology

Chaldean value 6 — Warm, affectionate, family-first.

Personality

Warm, affectionate, family-first

Positive Traits

Nurturing, artistic, creates harmony wherever they go

Negative Traits

Can over-give and forget their own needs

Career Suggestions

Medicine, design, music, education, hospitality

Nicknames

Pooi Pooj Pooy Poy

Middle Names

Pari Preeshiya Poppin

Sibling Names

Aarav Advaeet Aneeketi Athaar

Compatible Names

Aanya Adyti Amryta Anjalee Bhavia Diyah

FAQs about the name Pooja

What does the name Pooja mean?

Pooja means “worship, prayer” and comes from a Sanskrit root.

Is Pooja a boy or girl name?

Pooja is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Pooja?

Pooja is pronounced POO-ja (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Pooja?

The lucky number for Pooja is 6, ruled by Venus.

What are good nicknames for Pooja?

Popular short forms include Pooi, Pooj, Pooy, Poy.