Pouya

Pouya is a Persian name meaning "seeking," "active," or "dynamic."

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Pouya is a Persian name meaning "seeking," "active," or "dynamic." That sense of motion and purpose gives the name a distinctly forward-looking character.

Pouya feels light, modern, and purposeful. It has a clean shape and an energetic meaning, which makes it appealing as a name of drive and possibility. The sound is simple enough to travel well, while the meaning keeps it vibrant and alive.

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German · From Germanic 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'industrious,' blended with Latin Emilia.

Greek · From Greek 'sophia' meaning 'wisdom'; widely used across European royal families.

Greek · From Greek 'Theodoros' meaning gift of God, borne by saints and a U.S. president.

Hebrew · From Hebrew 'asher' meaning 'happy' or 'blessed'; one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Bible.

Hebrew · From Hebrew 'eitan' meaning strong, firm, or enduring; appears in the Old Testament as a wise man.

Greek · From Greek 'sophia' meaning wisdom; one of the most internationally popular names across cultures.

Irish · Short form of Honora (from Latin 'honor') or Eleanor; widely used in Ireland.

English · From the lily flower, Latin 'lilium,' a symbol of purity and innocence. Used as a name since the 19th century.

Hebrew · Hebrew meaning 'faithful' or 'wholehearted,' a biblical scout of the Promised Land.

Greek · From Greek 'zoe' meaning 'life'; used in the Greek Bible to translate the Hebrew name Eve.

Greek · From Greek 'angelos' meaning messenger, used in Christian tradition for divine messengers.

Hebrew · From Hebrew 'Avigayil' meaning 'my father's joy,' a wise woman in the Old Testament.

Slavic · Slavic diminutive meaning 'gracious' or 'dear', also short for Milena or Camila.

Latin · From Latin lux meaning 'light'; popularized by the martyred Saint Lucia of Syracuse.

English · Medieval English form of Benedict, from Latin 'benedictus' meaning blessed.

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