N NameDirectory

Pooja Verma

/ POO-jah VUR-mah /

An Indian name combining the given name Pooja, meaning 'worship' or 'prayer', with the surname Verma, a title historically associated with the warrior and martial castes. Together it evokes the sense of a devout person of honorable lineage.

Meaning

Pooja: Worship, prayer, or ritual reverence; the act of devotional offering.

Verma: A title meaning 'shield' or 'armor', historically borne by warriors and the Kshatriya/Kayastha communities, denoting protection and nobility.

Origin

Given name — Pooja (also spelled Puja) derives from the Sanskrit word 'pūjā', meaning worship or the ritual act of honoring a deity. It is a very common feminine given name across India.

Surname — Verma (also Varma) comes from the Sanskrit 'varman', meaning armor or shield. It was traditionally a suffix used by Kshatriya warriors and later adopted as a surname by various north and central Indian communities, including the Kayastha caste.

Popularity

Pooja Verma is an extremely common name combination in India, borne by thousands of individuals across professional, entertainment, and everyday life. The given name Pooja is among the most popular feminine names in India, and Verma is a widespread north Indian surname.

Notable bearers

  • Pooja Verma (actress) — Indian model and actress known for the Punjabi film 'Baaz' (2014) opposite Babbu Maan, and films such as 'Dakuan Da Munda' and '15 Lakh Kado Aauga'; born in Delhi.

Profiles & pages on the web