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Durga names for baby girls
15 names
15 names that are names or epithets of Durga (7 suit boys, 12 suit girls). Read what each epithet means before you choose. More in our guide to names from gods and goddesses.
- Durga♂♀दुर्गाThe invincible goddess Durga, slayer of demons and divine mother
- Jayanti♂♀जयन्तीVictorious
- Chandika♂♀चण्डिकाA name of goddess Durga in her fierce form
- Aparajita♀अपराजिताUndefeated, unconquered
- Jagadamba♂जगदम्बाMother of the world
- Aadya♀आद्यThe first, the beginning
- Chandik♂चण्डिकA name of goddess Durga in her fierce form
- Mahamaya♂♀महामायाGreat illusion
- Bhagawati♀भगवतीGoddess
- Bhagwati♀भगवतीGoddess
- Jayantia♂जयन्तियाVictorious
- Katyayani♀कात्यायनीA form of Goddess Durga
- Tulaja♀तुलजाA name of Goddess Bhavani (Durga), the Newar royal deity Taleju
- Tulja♀तुलजाName of Goddess Bhavani (Durga)
- Ishana♀ईशानाRuler, mistress
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Goddess Durga names for baby girls, with meanings
Goddess Durga is honored as the invincible mother who defeats evil. This page lists 15 names that are names or epithets of Durga, each with its meaning and Devanagari spelling. Of these, 12 suit girls and 7 suit boys, since a few, like Durga and Jayanti, are given to both.
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The invincible goddess
Durga (दुर्गा) names the invincible goddess, slayer of demons and divine mother. Aparajita means undefeated.
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Victory and strength
Jayanti means victorious. Chandika is a name of Durga in her fierce form.
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Mother of the world
Jagadamba means mother of the world. Bhagwati means goddess, an epithet of Durga.
Popular Goddess Durga names for baby girl
Durga names the invincible goddess and divine mother. Jayanti (जयन्ती) means victorious. Chandika is a name of Durga in her fierce form. Aparajita (अपराजिता) means undefeated or unconquered. Bhagwati means goddess. Aadya means the first, Durga as the primordial power. Browse girl names ending in ati for more.
Rarer Durga names and forms
Katyayani (कात्यायनी) is a form of Durga, daughter of sage Katyayana. Tulja is a name of Goddess Bhavani, linked to Taleju. Mahamaya means great illusion. Ishana means ruler or mistress. Jagadamba means mother of the world. Durga is closely linked to Parvati, so see Parvati names and our goddess names page too.
Tips for parents
- Choose Aparajita or Jayanti if you want a name about strength and victory.
- Pick Aadya for a short, modern-sounding name with a Durga link.
- Read the meaning of Chandika, since it refers to the goddess in her fierce form.
- Say the full name with your surname and listen for a smooth flow.
Frequently asked questions
What are some Goddess Durga names for a baby girl?
Durga, Jayanti, Aparajita, Chandika, Bhagwati and Aadya are popular choices. Each is a name or epithet of Durga with its own meaning.
What does Aparajita mean?
Aparajita means undefeated or unconquered. It is a name of Goddess Durga and is written अपराजिता in Devanagari.
Are Durga names given to boys?
Some are. Durga, Jayanti, Chandika and Mahamaya are given to both boys and girls, and Jagadamba and Chandik are listed for boys.
Where can I find more goddess names?
See our goddess names page, Parvati names, or try the name finder.