Girl Name Indian · Indian

Puja

Pronunciation /PUJ-a/

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“worship”

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Puja's Numerology

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3
The Communicator
Keyword: Creativity
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GenderGirl
OriginIndian
Starting soundPu
Numerology3 · The Communicator
Name-based RashiKanya (Virgo)
Traditional gemstoneEmerald
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P → Kanya (Virgo)
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Meaning of Puja

Puja is a girl name of Indian origin, popular among Indian families. It means “worship, prayer, reverence”.

Puja's Style

Indian Timeless Short Girl

Puja at a Glance

Popularity
84/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
16/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Puja is a popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Puja Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#57#73#892015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#57

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Puja Name Profile

Meaningworship
OriginIndian
GenderGirl Name
First LetterP
Letters4
Syllables2
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score84/100

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