What does Pooja mean?
Pooja means “Idol worship”. It is a girl name of Sanskrit origin, listed under the Hindu faith in our collection.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Sanskrit – see more Sanskrit names.
- Gender: Girl – browse girl names.
- Faith: Hindu
- Popularity: ranked #5612 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
History of the name Pooja
Pooja is the Hindi spelling of puja, a Sanskrit word meaning worship, reverence or honor. Puja is the daily and festival ritual of Hindus, in which flowers, lamps and incense are offered to the deity, and is described in the Agamas and Puranas. The name has been a very common girls name in India since the 20th century. It is also spelled Puja and Pooja. Sources: Sanskrit dictionaries (Monier-Williams), Hindu ritual texts (Agamas).
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Pooja has 5 letters and 2 syllables, made of 3 vowels and 2 consonants (4 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Pooja with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
3Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): P=16 + O=15 + O=15 + J=10 + A=1 = 57. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 5 + 7 = 12. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 2 = 3. Result: 3.
Favorite colour
YellowThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Pooja has lucky number 3, so the colour is Yellow.
Star sign
CancerOnly the first letter counts (P). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Pooja
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Pooja. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Pooja
Partner names that match Pooja by origin, faith, length and sound (Boy names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Pooja + Arjun = Pooun · Pooja + Indra = Poora · Pooja + Atharv = Pooarv · Pooja + Hari = Poori
Sibling names for Pooja
Names that sit well next to Pooja: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Pooja
If Pooja is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Pooja (idol, worship).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Pooja mean?
Pooja means “Idol worship” and is of Sanskrit origin.
What is the origin of Pooja?
In our collection Pooja is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin, associated with the Hindu faith.
Is Pooja a boy or a girl name?
Pooja is listed as a girl name.
What is the lucky number for Pooja?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Pooja is 3, with the star sign Cancer. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Pooja?
Pooja has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Pooja?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Pooja include Po, Poo, Pooj, Oja, Pooy, Pooie.
Which names have a similar meaning to Pooja?
Names with a related meaning include Idolina, Idolena, Abhishek, Puja, Moorthi, Linette.