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Pouya

“dynamic, agile”

About the name Pouya

Pouya is a Persian boys’ name. It is derived from Persian ‘pouya’, meaning ‘dynamic’, and it can also be translated as ‘agile’ or ‘searching’. The word comes from the Persian verb puyidan, ‘to run’ or ‘to seek’, and appears in literary Persian. Pouya is commonly used in Persian-speaking cultures, especially Iran and the Iranian diaspora. An alternative spelling is Puya, which follows a different system of transliterating Persian.

Meaning
dynamic, agile
Origin
Persian
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
poo-YAH(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Poya

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Middle names for Pouya

  • Pouya Kian
  • Pouya Omid
  • Pouya Reza
  • Pouya Navid
  • Pouya Arman

Questions about Pouya

What does Pouya mean?
Pouya is a Persian name meaning "dynamic, agile".
How do you pronounce Pouya?
Pouya is pronounced poo-YAH, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Pouya?
Variants of Pouya include Poya.

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