The baby name Poojan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced POO-jan (IPA: /ˈpuːdʒən/).
The baby name Poojan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced POO-jan (IPA: /ˈpuːdʒən/).
Poojan is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Poojan is an Indian given name from Sanskrit pūjana, “act of worship, adoration,” rooted in pūjā, “ritual offering.” Literally “worship” or “reverence,” it implies a devoted nature or one worthy of honor. The name is traditionally masculine in North India and Gujarat, though it appears as a unisex choice in contemporary use.
Its use is tied to the Hindu practice of pūjā; as a personal name it gained wider currency in the 20th century with the rise of devotional and virtue names. It occurs across Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and Nepali communities and within the diaspora, yet remains uncommon outside South Asia. Variants and spellings include Pūjan/Pujan, Poojana/Pūjana, and Poojaan; related forms are Pooja (feminine), Pujita/Poojita, and the Nepali Pujan. The name carries associations of piety, auspiciousness, and respectful homage without sectarian specificity, making it acceptable across diverse traditions.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #652 | 3 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #738 | 6 | 18,093 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #959 | 43 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,137 | 7 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,687 | 5 | 28,008 |
Poojan is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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