Durgaदुर्गा
Durgā · traditionally used for girls
“The Mother Goddess; Inaccessible One”
The supreme Devī, slayer of Mahiṣāsura; principal form of Pārvatī. MW: 'invincible'.
Starting sound and where it falls
Durga 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: Durgā (Devī-māhātmya).
Cultural context
Evokes the fierce, protective Mother Goddess who defeats evil.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Durga mean?
Durga (Durgā) is attested as “The Mother Goddess; Inaccessible One.” The supreme Devī, slayer of Mahiṣāsura; principal form of Pārvatī. MW: 'invincible'.
Which nakshatra sound does Durga fit?
Durga 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 Durga a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Durga is traditionally used for girls.
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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