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Boy names meaning goddess

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44 names whose meaning is connected with goddess.

Guide

Boy names meaning goddess, from Durga to Laxmi

A name can honour the goddess without belonging to her alone. This page gathers 44 Nepali names connected with goddesses, including Durga, Laxmi, Parvati, Gauri and Sita. Many of these names are used for boys as well as girls, so the list is a good place to look if you want a name with a feminine divine meaning for your son.

  1. The great goddess

    Durga (दुर्गा) names the invincible goddess, slayer of demons and divine mother. Shakti means power, strength and energy, the divine feminine energy.

  2. Wealth, rivers and stars

    Laxmi (लक्ष्मी) is the goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity. Ganga is the sacred river personified as a goddess, and Tara means star.

  3. Parvati and Sita

    Uma (उमा) is a name of Parvati, and also means splendor and tranquility. Gauri means fair, white or radiant, and Janaki is a name of Sita.

Nepali boy names honouring Durga and Shakti

Durga (दुर्गा) names the invincible goddess, slayer of demons and divine mother. Shakti (शक्ति) means power, strength and energy, the divine feminine energy. Chandika is a name of Durga in her fierce form. Bhawani means giver of life, an epithet of Parvati. Ishwori means goddess, the supreme female divine power. Aditi means boundless or limitless, the Vedic mother of the gods. Renuka means particle of dust, the mother of Parashurama, worshipped as a goddess. Our names meaning goddess page gathers the whole set.

Names of Laxmi, Parvati and Sita

Laxmi (लक्ष्मी) is the goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity, consort of Vishnu. Gauri means fair, white or radiant, a name of Parvati. Uma (उमा) is a name of Parvati, and also means splendor and tranquility. Parbati means daughter of the mountain, goddess Parvati. Minakshi means fish-eyed, with beautiful eyes, an epithet of Parvati. Sita (सीता) means furrow, the consort of Rama, born from the earth. Janaki means daughter of Janak, a name of Sita. Our girl names meaning goddess page shows how the same names are used for daughters.

Tips for parents

  • Read the story behind the name, since Durga, Chandika and Bhawani each describe a different quality of the goddess.
  • A short name like Uma or Tara is easy for a child to say early, while Minakshi carries more detail.
  • Check how the name is written in Devanagari, especially forms like Laxmi and Ishwori, and keep that spelling consistent.
  • Say the name with your surname and listen for the rhythm before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Nepali boy names meaning goddess?

Shakti means power, the divine feminine energy, and Ishwori means goddess. Durga, Chandika and Bhawani are names or titles of the goddess. Laxmi, Gauri and Uma are used too.

What does the name Laxmi mean?

Laxmi is the goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity, consort of Vishnu. It is written लक्ष्मी in Devanagari. The name is shared by boys and girls.

Which Nepali names mean Parvati?

Uma, Gauri, Bhawani and Parbati all refer to Parvati. Gauri means fair or radiant, Uma also means splendor and tranquility, and Bhawani means giver of life.

Where can I learn more about these names?

Our names meaning goddess page groups them by theme. The guide to names from Hindu gods and goddesses explains the stories behind many of them.