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Pooja

POO-jah2 syllables
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A Hindu name meaning 'worship' or 'prayer'. (Sanskrit)

What does Pooja mean?

Sanskrit: A Hindu name meaning 'worship' or 'prayer'.. Pooja is derived from the Sanskrit word 'puja', which refers to the act of worship or prayer in Hinduism.

Is Pooja a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Pooja in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Pooja in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Pooja suit?

Classic
Human name
Wonderfully unusual

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Pooja’s Dog Hotel Reputation

When Pooja arrives, the other pups whisper, 'Do you think she’s here to lead us in prayer or just to fetch toys with devotion?' Either way, it’s gonna be a pawsitively heavenly toy time!

Like Pooja? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.