Greetings Dr.

May I ask you, is it necessary to change your name once you accept islam? Myself - indian hindu female was been named as 'PUJA' by my parents.
'PUJA' means prayer - somewhere I do not agree that it means praying to idolism only. Kindly advise. If it has to be changed then what could be my new name?
Thnak you.

Salaams,

Islam Question and Answer - How important is it for a new Muslim to change his name? (http://www.islamqa.com/en/ref/23273/change of name for a new muslim)

http://www.islamqa.com/en/ref/284/change of name for a new muslim