Unisex name
Puja name meaning
“reverence through worship or veneration”
Puja is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning reverence through worship or veneration. It comes from the Sanskrit word pūjā, meaning reverence or worship. The source word was also borrowed into Malay and Indonesian, linking the name to its use in those languages.
What does Puja mean?
Reverence through worship or veneration
In Indonesian: penghormatan melalui ibadah atau pemujaan
Origin and cultural usage of Puja
From Sanskrit pūjā, meaning reverence or worship, borrowed into Malay and Indonesian.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Puja
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Puja, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Puja: reverence through worship or veneration
- Desiana: born in December
- Sugianti: wealthy or well provided for
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Meaning of each word
- Puja: reverence through worship or veneration
- Welas: pity and compassion
- Astiti: praise or reverential prayer
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Puja Suzanty
Meaning of each word
- Puja: reverence through worship or veneration
- Suzanty: deeply peaceful; tranquil
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Meaning of each word
- Lintang: a star in the sky
- Puja: reverence through worship or veneration
- Isyana: ruler; an epithet of Shiva
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Puja Agustia
Meaning of each word
- Puja: reverence through worship or veneration
- Agustia: great, venerable
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Meaning of each word
- Puja: reverence through worship or veneration
- Widia: learning, knowledge
- Okta: associated with October
How to pronounce Puja
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pudʒa/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦸꦗ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮥᮏ |
Is Puja a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Puja is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 40% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Puja ranks #633 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Puja
- Puji♂♀Praise, expression of appreciation
- Pujo♂Worship, reverence
- Pura♂Fortified town, royal residence
- Putra♂Son
- Putu♂♀Grandchild
- Puspa♀A blooming flower
- Pudji♂♀Praise, expression of appreciation
- Paula♀Small, little
- Puri♀Palatial residence
- Puti♀Princess or an honorific for women
- Purna♂♀Whole, complete, perfect
- Pia♀Pious, devoted
Names with related meanings
- Abdul♂Servant of
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Astuti♀Praise, an expression of reverence
- Prasetyo♂A pledge of loyalty, a solemn vow
- Abidin♂Those who worship
- Muslim♂One who submits to God
- Setyo♂Faithful, true to one's word
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Setia♂♀Steadfast in loyalty
- Setiawati♀A loyal woman
Famous people named Puja
- Puja Laksana
- Puja Riska Amalia · b. 1999
- Puja Samedhi · b. 1956
FAQ about the name Puja
What is the meaning of Puja?
Puja means reverence through worship or veneration. From Sanskrit pūjā, meaning reverence or worship, borrowed into Malay and Indonesian.
Is Puja a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Puja is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 40% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Puja?
Puja is of Sanskrit and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Puja have?
Puja has 2 syllables (Pu-ja) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Puja?
Puja ranks #633 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Puja?
Some ideas: Puja Desiana Sugianti; Puja Welas Astiti; Puja Suzanty.
Famous people named Puja?
Notable people named Puja include Puja Laksana, Puja Riska Amalia, Puja Samedhi.
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