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Parvati names for baby girls

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28 names that are names or epithets of Parvati (10 suit boys, 26 suit girls). Read what each epithet means before you choose. More in our guide to names from gods and goddesses.

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Goddess Parvati names for baby girls, with meanings

Goddess Parvati, consort of Shiva, is known as the daughter of the mountain and as a loving mother. This page lists 28 names that are names or epithets of Parvati, each with its meaning and Devanagari spelling. Of these, 26 suit girls and 10 suit boys, since several, like Gauri and Uma, are given to both.

  1. Daughter of the mountain

    Parvati (पार्वती), Girija and Shailaja all mean daughter of the mountain, linking the goddess to the Himalaya.

  2. Radiant and fair

    Gauri means fair, white or radiant. Uma is a name of Parvati that also means splendor and tranquility.

  3. Consort of Shiva

    Shivani means consort of Shiva, and Shambhavi means consort of Shambhu. Ambika means mother.

Popular Parvati names for baby girl

Ambika (अम्बिका) means mother, a name of Parvati or Durga. Gauri means fair or radiant. Uma (उमा) means splendor and tranquility. Shivani means consort of Shiva. Bhawani means giver of life. Minakshi means one with beautiful, fish-shaped eyes. Parvati and Parbati mean daughter of the mountain. Browse girl names ending in ati for similar sounds.

Mountain names and rarer epithets

Girija (गिरिजा) and Shailaja mean daughter of the mountain. Both end in -ja, so see girl names ending in ja as well. Aparna means one who did not even eat leaves during penance. Ishani means consort of Ishan. Shambhavi means consort of Shambhu. Maheshwori means great goddess. For names of Parvati's consort, see Shiva names, and for her fierce form, Durga names.

Tips for parents

  • Choose Uma or Gauri for a short name that is easy to say and spell.
  • Read the meaning of Aparna or Shambhavi if you want a name with a story behind it.
  • Note that Shivani and Shiwani, or Parvati and Parbati, are spellings of the same name.
  • Say the full name aloud with your surname before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Goddess Parvati names for a baby girl?

Ambika, Gauri, Uma, Shivani, Bhawani and Girija are popular choices. Each is a name or epithet of Parvati with its own meaning.

What does Girija mean?

Girija means daughter of the mountain. It is a name of Goddess Parvati and is written गिरिजा in Devanagari. Shailaja has the same meaning.

Which Parvati names are given to boys too?

Gauri, Uma, Bhawani, Shivani, Girija and Shailaja are given to both boys and girls. Uma also appears in boy names like Umesh, meaning lord of Uma.

Where can I find more goddess names?

See our goddess names page and the guide to names from Hindu gods and goddesses.