Durga Names for Baby Girl
369 names with meanings and origins.
Durga, the protective mother goddess of Navratri, is honoured with names like Ambika, Bhavani, Aparna and Katyayani from her 108-name hymn.
Top picks
- Aadhya — “First power; Goddess Durga”
- Jaya — “Victory. A name of Durga in the Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali.”
- Ishani — “A name of Goddess Durga”
- Vamika — “A name of Goddess Durga”
- Sevyadurga — “Worshipped goddess Durga”
- Maatangi — “Goddess of Matanga, Goddess Durga”
- Abarnaa — “Variant of Aparna, a name for Goddess Parvati, meaning 'leafless'.”
- Maathangi — “A name for the Goddess Saraswati or Durga”
- Reema — “Derived from reem, gazelle white antelope; goddess durga; white antelope; white antelope; white antalope”
- Dhurka — “A Tamil spelling of Durga, the Sanskrit goddess name meaning 'inaccessible' or 'difficult to overcome.'”
- Aadhyaआद्या
Girl · Indian · “First power; Goddess Durga”
- Aadyaआद्या
Girl · Sanskrit · “The first power — a spelling variant of Aadhya, an epithet of Goddess Durga as the primeval force behind all creation.”
- Aaparnaआवर्णा
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of the Sanskrit name Aparna, meaning one who is without leaves, a name for Parvati.”
Unisex · Indian · “Goddess Durga or a manifestation of nature”
Girl · Indian · “Goddess Parvati, Durga, A noble lady”
- Abarnaaअपरृणल
Unisex · Indian · “Variant of Aparna, a name for Goddess Parvati, meaning 'leafless'.”
- Abarnahअपरृणल
Unisex · Indian · “Phonetic variant of Aparna, meaning dedicated or without leaves.”
- Abarniअपर्णा
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of the name Aparna, referring to Goddess Parvati, meaning 'without leaves' or 'one who does not eat leaves'.”
- Abarnikaअपर्णिका
Unisex · Indian · “A phonetic variation of Aparnika, a diminutive form of Aparna (Goddess Parvati).”
- Abhayaअभया
Girl · Sanskrit · “Fearless origin, sanskrit; a fearless woman; fearless, goddess durga”
Girl · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit, meaning a chapter or section; also associated with Goddess Durga. Used to represent wisdom and strength.”
Girl · Indian · “A variant of Adhyay, meaning a chapter or associated with Goddess Durga. Represents the structural wisdom and power of the divine.”
- Aindriऐन्द्री
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit, a name for Goddess Durga, meaning the power or energy of Indra.”
Girl · Indian · “A variant name associated with Goddess Durga. Used to represent feminine power, protection, and divine energy.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Lovable; goddess durga; goddess parvati, goddess durga, mother”
Unisex · Indian · “Devotee of Mother Ambika”
Girl · Indian · “Goddess Amba (Goddess Durga)”
- Ambigaअम्बिका
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of Ambika, referring to the mother goddess Parvati.”
Unisex · Indian · “Tamil form of Ambika, meaning mother or the goddess Parvati.”
Unisex · Indian · “Son of Goddess Ambika”
- Ambikagiriअम्बिकागिरि
Unisex · Indian · “A name combining Ambika (mother) and Giri (mountain), often referring to Parvati.”
Unisex · Indian · “Tamil variant of the name Ambika, meaning mother goddess.”
Unisex · Indian · “Devotee of Mother Ambika”
- Ambikanathअम्बिकानाथ
Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit name meaning 'Lord of Ambika', referring to Lord Shiva.”
Unisex · Indian · “Husband or Lord of Ambika”
Unisex · Indian · “Daughter of Ambika”
- Ambikasutaअम्बिकासुत
Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit name meaning 'son of Ambika', referring to Ganesha or Kartikeya.”
Unisex · Indian · “Beloved of Ambika”
- Ambikeअम्बिके
Unisex · Indian · “A variant or vocative form of Ambika, meaning mother or goddess.”
- Annadaअन्नदा
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for Goddess Durga or Parvati, often associated with the provider of food and nourishment.”
- Annikaअन्निका
Girl · Sanskrit · “Pet form of anna; variant of ann: a variant of hannah introduced to britain in the 13th century, made popular in the 14th century by the cult of st anne. the form of the name varies with fashion:; goddess durga”
Girl · Indian · “Refers to a name of Goddess Durga. Used as a spiritual name to invite strength and protective energy.”
Girl · Indian · “A name for Goddess Durga. Used to signify power, victory over evil, and feminine strength in a daughter.”
- Aparajitaअपराजिता
Girl · Sanskrit · “Undefeated; undefeated, nightingale ( koel ), goddess durga; undefeated; name of a flower”
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of the Sanskrit name Aparna, meaning one who is without leaves, a name for Parvati.”
Girl · Indian · “A name associated with Goddess Durga. Used to symbolize courage and feminine power.”
- Aryahiஆர்யஹி
Girl · Tamil · “A name for Goddess Durga, meaning one who is noble and divine, representing strength and feminine power.”
Girl · Indian · “Derived from the Sanskrit for respected; also a name for Goddess Durga. Used to honor greatness.”
Girl · Indian · “One of the names of Goddess Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “A name associated with Goddess Durga. Represents fierce maternal energy and protective power.”
Girl · Indian · “With many sons; Durga”
- Bairaviभैरवी
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to the Goddess Durga. It is also a well-known melody or raga in Indian classical music.”
Girl · Indian · “A regional name associated with Goddess Durga, representing protective and warrior-like qualities.”
Unisex · Indian · “A variation of Bhavani, a name for Goddess Parvati. Used to invoke the strength and motherly aspect of the divine feminine.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means lord of the goddess; this Indian name is a combination of Bhavani and Shankara.”
Girl · Indian · “Goddess Durga, Meditation, Concentration”
Girl · Bengali · “Sanskrit/Bengali root, referring to Goddess Durga. A feminine name symbolizing power and grace.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Auspicious, gentle, fortunate, Goddess Durga”
Girl · Indian · “Fierce form of Kali, Goddess Durga”
Girl · Indian · “Fierce form of Kali, Goddess Durga”
Girl · Indian · “Name of Goddess Saraswati Devi inspired, Intuitive, And creative, Goddess Durga”
Girl · Indian · “Name of Goddess Saraswati Devi inspired, Intuitive, And creative, Goddess Durga”
- Bhairaviभैरवी
Girl · Sanskrit · “A melody in classical music; goddess durga; musical raaga; a melody in classical music, goddess durga”
Girl · Indian · “Goddess Durga, Laxmi, Parvati or beautiful”
- Bhavaniभवानी
Girl · Sanskrit · “Goddess of life itself — an epithet of Durga and Parvati as the source of existence, worshipped across India as a fierce, protective mother goddess.”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of Goddess Bhavani”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of Goddess Bhavani”
Unisex · Indian · “Radiance of Goddess Bhavani”
Girl · Indian · “Goddess Durga, Meditation, Concentration”
Girl · Indian · “Name of Goddess Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “Bhogambika combines Sanskrit bhoga, "enjoyment" or "pleasure," with Ambika, "mother." It is a name of the Divine Mother.”
Unisex · Indian · “From 'bhramara' (bee) and 'ambika' (mother). Refers to a form of the goddess known as the lady of the bees.”
Girl · Indian · “Mother Durga in the form of female bee”
Unisex · Indian · “Means having the form of a black bee; a Sanskrit Indian name derived from the name of Goddess Durga.”
Girl · Indian · “Associated with Goddess Durga, representing feminine strength and grace. It is a traditional name for girls in India.”
Girl · Indian · “A diminutive of 'Chamunda', a form of Goddess Durga. It is an affectionate but powerful name for a girl.”
Girl · Indian · “A form of durga.”
Unisex · Indian · “A name of the goddess Durga”
- Chandikaचण्डिका
Girl · Sanskrit · “Goddess durga; goddess durga, goddess gayatri”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning one who wears the moon like a bell, an epithet for a powerful form of the Goddess Durga in Hinduism.”
Girl · Indian · “Refers to Goddess Durga, a powerful form of the divine mother. A strong feminine name.”
Girl · Indian · “A name associated with Goddess Durga, suggesting one with a beautiful smile. It is used to seek blessings of beauty and inner strength.”
Girl · Indian · “A name attributed to Goddess Durga, meaning one with a beautiful form or appearance. Used to honor the divine manifestation of beauty.”
Unisex · Indian · “Another name for Goddess Durga”
Girl · Indian · “Worth looking at; Another name for Goddess Durga”
Girl · Indian · “Dee means Durga her means Shiv Shivas strength”
- Deveshiதேவேஷி
Girl · Tamil · “A name for Goddess Durga, meaning the chief of goddesses, representing feminine power, protection, and supreme divinity.”
Unisex · Indian · “Daughter of Daksha, a name for Goddess Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “Daughter of Daksha, Goddess Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “Daughter of Daksha, Goddess Durga”
Girl · Tamil · “Dhinushshini Devi is a name for Goddess Durga, implying a protective deity. A formal name for girls in Tamil.”
Unisex · Indian · “A name referring to Goddess Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of Durga or Lord Shiva”
Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil spelling of Durga, the Sanskrit goddess name meaning 'inaccessible' or 'difficult to overcome.'”
- Digambariதிகம்பரி
Girl · Tamil · “A feminine name meaning one who is sky-clad, often used as an epithet for Goddess Durga or Kali in her infinite, cosmic form.”
Unisex · Indian · “A variant spelling of Durga, meaning "the inaccessible" or "the invincible" goddess in Hindu mythology.”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from the name of the Goddess Durga, meaning her devotee. Used in religious families.”
- Durgaदुर्गा
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Unreachable; parvati; goddess parvati; goddess durga; parvati; devi”
Unisex · Indian · “Devotee of the goddess Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “Means "the goddess Durga and Bhavani"; a composite name honoring these powerful deities.”
Girl · Indian · “'Durga' (Goddess) and 'das' (servant). Denotes devotion to the feminine divine. Traditionally a masculine structure.”
Unisex · Indian · “Belonging to the goddess Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “One who takes refuge in goddess Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “Means the beloved child of the invincible one (Durga). A name showing devotion to the protective power of the goddess.”
Unisex · Indian · “The mother goddess Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “One absorbed in meditating on Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “The supreme god representing Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “Father or protector blessed by Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “Gift or blessing from goddess Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “One who worships the goddess Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “One who finds refuge in goddess Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “A leader favored by the goddess Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “The destroyer of the suffering and hardships of the world, a title of the goddess Durga.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means "one who has the form of Durga"; a Sanskrit name reflecting divine strength.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means "one who resembles the goddess Durga"; a name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “The feminine embodiment of the goddess Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “The union of Shiva and Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “One radiant with the energy of Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “One who reflects the power of Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “Auspicious grace of the goddess Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “One imbued with the spirit of Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “Refers to someone who embodies the virtues of the goddess Durga; used to invoke strength and protection for a girl.”
Unisex · Indian · “Radiant with the success bestowed by Durga”
Girl · Indian · “'Durga' (fort) and 'ish' (lord). Means lord of the forts; suggests protective qualities. Rarely used for women.”
Unisex · Indian · “Ruler of the fort or Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “From Durga (goddess) and Ishwari (queen). The feminine form of the protector deity, signifying strength and power.”
Unisex · Indian · “One connected to Goddess Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “Durka is a Tamil spelling of Durga, a Sanskrit name meaning "inaccessible" or "difficult to approach." It is the name of a Hindu goddess.”
Unisex · Indian · “Duruga is a Tamil form of Durga, a Sanskrit name meaning "inaccessible" or "invincible." It names a Hindu goddess.”
Unisex · Indian · “A form of Durgesha, meaning 'lord of the fort' in Sanskrit, from durga, 'fort,' and isha, 'lord.'”
Girl · Indian · “Wife of Lord shiva., Close to God, Name of Goddess Durga, Goddess Parvati (Wife of Lord Shiva)”
Girl · Indian · “Derived from the Sanskrit root for one or unity. It signifies someone matchless or unique, and is also an epithet for Goddess Durga.”
- Ekaaஏகா
Girl · Tamil · “A feminine name meaning unique or the goddess Durga. It represents a girl who is peerless, strong, and exceptionally talented.”
- Ekaparnikaஏகபர்ணிகா
Girl · Tamil · “A classical name referring to the goddess Durga, specifically describing a daughter who lived on a single leaf during penance.”
Girl · Indian · “Wife of Lord shiva., Close to God, Name of Goddess Durga, Goddess Parvati”
Girl · Indian · “Sacred, Pure, Comparable to the ganges, Another name for Durga, ***, Another name for Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “Another name for the goddess Durga or Parvati”
Unisex · Indian · “Another name for the goddess Durga or Parvati”
Unisex · Indian · “Another name for the goddess Durga or Parvati”
Unisex · Indian · “Name of Goddess Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “God's message; a name for Goddess Durga”
Girl · Indian · “An epithet for Goddess Durga, referring to her sacred sound or power. Used in devotional contexts.”
Girl · Indian · “An epithet for Goddess Durga. Used as a strong, religious name to invoke the protection and power of the goddess.”
- Ishanaईशाना
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Prosperous; another name for lord vishnu; goddess durga”
- Ishaniईशानी
Girl · Indian · “A name of Goddess Durga”
- Ishiइशी
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A unisex name of Sanskrit origin that refers to Goddess Durga. It also shares a connection to the prophet's name Isaac.”
Girl · Indian · “A name associated with Goddess Durga. It is used to convey a connection to the feminine divine and inner strength.”
- Jagadambaजगदम्बा
Girl · Sanskrit · “Mother of the world; mother of the world, goddess durga”
- Jagadambikaஜகதாம்பிகா
Girl · Tamil · “A divine name for Goddess Durga, meaning 'Mother of the Universe', portraying a nurturer and protector of all living beings.”
- Jagamataजगमाता
Girl · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name means mother of the world. it is an epithet for the Hindu goddess Durga.”
- Jagamohiniजगमोहिनी
Girl · Sanskrit · “One who attracts the world, goddess durga”
Girl · Indian · “Mother of the world, Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Durga”
- Jaganmohiniजगन्मोहिनी
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning one who attracts the world, often used as an epithet for Goddess Durga or a girl of extraordinary beauty.”
- Jayaजया
Girl · Indian · “Victory. A name of Durga in the Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali.”
Girl · Indian · “A compound name referencing the victorious aspect of the Hindu Goddess Durga. It signifies strength and triumph over evil.”
Girl · Indian · “Refers to a victorious form of the Goddess Durga. The name carries a sense of divine power and triumphant grace.”
- Jayantiजयंती
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning victorious; it is also an epithet for the goddess Durga.”
Unisex · Indian · “Victorious Goddess Durga”
Girl · Indian · “Goddess Durga, Moon light”
- Kaalakaकालक
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to the goddess Durga or the pupil of the eye.”
Girl · Indian · “Night, Destroyer, Goddess Durga in her terrifying form”
- Kaamakyaकामाख्या
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for girls meaning granter of wishes. It is an epithet for the Hindu goddess Durga, symbolizing divine power.”
Unisex · Indian · “Another name for Goddess Durga or Parvati”
Unisex · Indian · “Kaethyayini is a variant of Sanskrit Katyayani, meaning 'daughter of Katyayana.' It is a name of the goddess Durga.”
Girl · Indian · “Blue, Durga, Pupil if the eye”
- Kaliकाली
Girl · Sanskrit · “Dark goddess; goddess durga, bud; bud (of flower)”
Girl · Indian · “Blue, Durga, Pupil if the eye”
Girl · Indian · “Durga, Granter of wishes”
Unisex · Indian · “Rooted in Kamala (lotus) and Ambika (mother). It is an epithet for a goddess, symbolizing the mother of the lotus.”
- Kanyaकन्या
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning a young lady or girl. The name is often used to symbolize the goddess Durga in her youthful form.”
- Kanyakaकन्यका
Girl · Sanskrit · “Durga; the youngest; girl; maiden; daughter; the virgin goddess”
Girl · Indian · “Another name of Durga”
- Karalaकराला
Girl · Sanskrit · “In Sanskrit, this name refers to the goddess Durga and means opening wide or tearing. It often describes a formidable or powerful aspect.”
- Karalikaकरालिका
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name associated with the goddess Durga. It carries the powerful meaning of 'that which tears,' representing strength and destruction of evil.”
Unisex · Indian · “Name related to Goddess Katyayani”
Unisex · Indian · “Name related to Goddess Katyayani”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Goddess Katyayani”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from the goddess Katyayani. Used as a name to invoke the protection and power of the divine feminine.”
Girl · Bengali · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name refers to Goddess Durga. It is traditionally used to honor the fierce mother deity in Bengali culture.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means son of Katyayani, referring to the sage who composed the Varttika. It is an ancient Sanskrit name.”
- Katyayaniகாத்யாயனி
Girl · Tamil · “This is a variant spelling of Kathyayani, referring to the sixth form of Goddess Durga, symbolizing purity and the removal of obstacles.”
- Kaushikiकौशिकी
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to the Goddess Durga, often interpreted as one enveloped in silk.”
Unisex · Indian · “Kaushikipataye is a Sanskrit devotional form meaning “to the lord of Kaushiki.” Kaushiki is a name of the goddess Durga.”
- Kautiryaकौतिर्य
Girl · Sanskrit · “Kautirya is a name associated with Durga, meaning 'one who resides in a hut', suggesting strength and groundedness.”
Girl · Indian · “Associated with Goddess Durga, representing the divine feminine power. Used as a strong feminine name.”
- Kiratiकिराती
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit female name meaning from the mountain. It is also an epithet for the Hindu goddess Durga.”
Girl · Indian · “Derived from an epithet for Goddess Durga. Used in families to seek divine protection and strength for their child.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a manifestation of Goddess Durga; a Sanskrit name signifying divine energy and grace.”
Girl · Indian · “A rare epithet for Goddess Durga. Used by parents to denote divine grace and strength in their daughter.”
Unisex · Indian · “A combination of 'Krishna' and 'ambika' (mother). Used by devotees to express a motherly connection to the deity Krishna.”
Girl · Indian · “Safety, Security, Welfare, Tranquility, Goddess Durga”
- Kshamaक्षमा
Girl · Sanskrit · “Forgiveness; forgiveness; mercy; forgive, goddess durga”
- Kshemaक्षेमा
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning peaceful and tranquil, often associated with the goddess Durga.”
- Kshemyaक्षेम्या
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for the goddess Durga, representing her as the goddess of welfare and safety.”
- Kujaகுஜா
Girl · Tamil · “A name rooted in mythology meaning daughter of the earth, often associated with the planet Mars or the Goddess Durga.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Originating from Sanskrit, this name means princess or youthful. It is often used as an epithet for the goddess Durga.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Sanskrit for the goddess Durga. It is a reverent name often used to signify strength and femininity.”
Girl · Indian · “An epithet for Goddess Durga, meaning the radiance of flowers. Used to denote grace and divine charm.”
- Lalitaललिता
Girl · Sanskrit · “She who plays; beautiful woman; variety, beauty, goddess durga; beautifull lady; elegant; a form of durga”
Girl · Indian · “A compound name for the goddess Durga, representing divine play and power. Used as an honorific name.”
Girl · Indian · “Playful, Goddess Durga”
Girl · Indian · “Playful, Goddess Durga”
Girl · Indian · “Playful, Goddess Durga”
- Lilavatiलीलावती
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit female name associated with the Goddess Durga, also signifying the divine will of God.”
- Maaliniமாலினி
Girl · Tamil · “Meaning a florist or one who wears a garland, this name is associated with Goddess Durga and signifies beauty and fragrance.”
Girl · Indian · “Goddess of Matanga, Goddess Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “A name for the Goddess Saraswati or Durga”
Unisex · Indian · “Means beautiful; a Sanskrit name often associated with a form of the goddess Durga.”
- Mahadeviमहादेवी
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit title meaning Great Goddess, frequently used to refer to the powerful goddess Durga.”
Unisex · Indian · “Goddess Durga; wife of the great lord”
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