Durgदुर्ग
Durga · traditionally used for boys
“Fortress; epithet of Śiva”
Literally 'difficult of access' — a fortress; also an epithet of Śiva.
Starting sound and where it falls
Durg begins with Du — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Du open Ashlesha pada 2 and Uttara Bhadrapada pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Śiva (epithet).
Cultural context
Evokes strength and protection, likened to an impregnable fortress.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Durg mean?
Durg (Durga) is attested as “Fortress; epithet of Śiva.” Literally 'difficult of access' — a fortress; also an epithet of Śiva.
Which nakshatra sound does Durg fit?
Durg begins with the sound Du, which opens Ashlesha pada 2 and Uttara Bhadrapada pada 1. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Durg a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Durg is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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