What origin is the name Pullaiah?

Pullaiah comes from Telugu naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Pullaiah?

Names from the same telugu tradition pair naturally with Pullaiah — for example Akkamma, Kanchanamala, Krishnaveni. You can browse more on our telugu names page.

How is Pullaiah written in its native script?

Pullaiah is written పుల్లయ్య.

What is the rashi of the name Pullaiah?

Pullaiah starts with the syllable “Pu” (पू), which traditionally belongs to Hasta nakshatra, pada 1, in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Pullaiah

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Pullaiah

Pullaiah

Boy

Telugu

2 syllables

Pullaiah (పుల్లయ్య) is a Telugu boy's name meaning "A traditional rustic Telugu name often used to ward off the evil eye or as a family ancestral name.".

Also used in: Indian (meanings below).

Pullaiah is a boy name of Telugu origin meaning "A traditional rustic Telugu name often used to ward off the evil eye or as a family ancestral name.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Telugu script: పుల్లయ్య
Origin: Telugu
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A traditional rustic Telugu name often used to ward off the evil eye or as a family ancestral name.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as పుల్లయ్య

Quick answers about Pullaiah

What does Pullaiah mean?

Pullaiah is a boy name of Telugu origin meaning "A traditional rustic Telugu name often used to ward off the evil eye or as a family ancestral name.".

How popular is Pullaiah?

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Sister names that go with Pullaiah

Akkamma Kanchanamala Krishnaveni Jaggamma Jaji Divyavani

How to say Pullaiah

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Pullaiah.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

More names with number 1

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Pu (पू)
Rashi: Kanya (Virgo)
Nakshatra: Hasta, pada 1
Name number: 1

By tradition, names starting with “Pu” suit babies born in Hasta nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Kanya rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Other meanings of Pullaiah

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Names with a similar meaning to Pullaiah

Pullaiah means "A traditional rustic Telugu name often used to ward off the evil eye or as a family ancestral name." — these names share that spirit.

James — "The Telugu transliteration of the biblical name James, widely used among the Telugu Christian community." (Hebrew)
Julia — "A youthful name of Latin origin used in Telugu communities, meaning soft-haired or full of youthful energy." (Latin)
William — "A name of Germanic origin meaning resolute protector or strong-willed warrior, used by Indian Christians." (German)
Alexander — "A Greek name meaning defender of men, popular among the Telugu Christian community." (Greek)
Elizabeth — "A name of Biblical origin commonly used in India, signifying that God is my oath or a promise to the divine." (Hebrew)
Andrew — "A name of Greek origin meaning manly and brave, commonly found in Telugu Christian households." (Greek)
Victoria — "A name of Latin origin commonly used in India, meaning victory and triumphant success." (Latin)
John — "God is gracious, a name widely used for apostles and saints in the Christian tradition." (Hebrew)