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Pooja

POO-jah

/ˈpuːdʒɑː/

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pooja

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Sanskrit (India)
Meaning
Worship; reverence; prayer ritual
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

Refers to the Hindu ritual of worship; a very common name across India

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