What are baby girl names of Goddess Durga? Names of Goddess Durga include Aadya (The first power), Ambika (The mother) and Aparna (She who fasted without even a leaf). This page lists 24, each with its meaning.
Names of Goddess Durga
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aadya | The first power |
| Ambika | The mother |
| Aparna | She who fasted without even a leaf |
| Bhairavi | The fierce one |
| Bhavani | Giver of life |
| Chandika | The fierce goddess |
| Durga | The invincible |
| Gauri | The fair one |
| Girija | Daughter of the mountain |
| Haimavati | Daughter of the Himalaya |
| Ishani | Consort of Ishana |
| Jagadamba | Mother of the world |
| Kali | The dark one |
| Kalyani | The auspicious |
| Katyayani | Daughter of sage Katyayana |
| Mahamaya | The great illusion |
| Parvati | Daughter of the mountain |
| Rudrani | Consort of Rudra |
| Shailaja | Daughter of the mountain |
| Shakti | Divine power |
| Shambhavi | Consort of Shambhu |
| Shivani | Consort of Shiva |
| Uma | Light, tranquillity |
| Vindhyavasini | She who dwells in the Vindhyas |
Choosing one of these names
A name of Goddess Durga needs no nakshatra letter to be a good name, so many families use one as the everyday name and keep the nakshatra sound for rituals. Say the name aloud with the family name, and check how it’s spelled in your own language.
Sources
- Devi Mahatmya, in the Markandeya Purana, for many of these names.
Ceremonies and pujas
Most families choose the name at the Namakaranam, on the 11th or 12th day after birth. A verified pandit can do it at home or on live video.