Sufi-Inspired
Puya
POO-ya
Pronunciation: POO-ya
الطالب (The Seeker), الباحث (The Searcher)
Boy
Origin
Persian
Meaning
Seeker, Searcher, Inquisitive one, Active pursuer of truth
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
4
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Puya.
Puya is a Persian name commonly explained as Seeker, Searcher, Inquisitive one, Active pursuer of truth. It is often grouped with Sufi-Inspired names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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