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“meritorious”
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| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Indian |
| Starting sound | Pu |
| Numerology | 5 · The Free Spirit |
| Name-based Rashi | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Traditional gemstone | Emerald |
| Birth Rashi | Check with DOB + Time + Place |
| Loved by | 0 parents |
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Find Exact Rashi & NakshatraPunya is a girl name of Indian origin, popular among Indian families. It means “meritorious, pure”.
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