108 Names of Durga
Goddess Durga represents the divine power. Ma Durga, as she is known to the Hindus, is the Goddess attributed with the creation of the Universe. She is worshipped as the creator, preserver and destroyer of the world. The worship of Ma Durga as the Supreme Being is beyond memory as she appears even in the most ancient of preserved Hindu scriptures such as the Taittareya Brahman, Yajur Veda, and the Vahasaneyi Samhita. Durga has different names with representing meaning. Here’s the list of 108 names of Goddess Durga.
Names | Meaning |
Akashagamini | Flew In The Sky |
Arogyada | Granter Of Good Health |
Asurakshayamkari | Reducer Of The Number Of Demons |
Ataviduhkhandhara Rakshika | Protector From Ignorance And Distress |
Ayurda | Granter Of Longevity |
Balarkasadrushakara | Like The Rising Sun |
Bandhananashini | Detacher Of Attachments |
Bhaktavatsala | Affectionate to Devotees |
Bhayanashini | Remover Of Fear |
Bhootanushruta | Well-Wisher Of Bhootaganas |
Brahmacharini | Seeker Of Brahman |
Chandravispardimukha | Beautiful Like The Moon |
Chaturbhuja | Four-Armed |
Chaturvakttra | Four-Faced |
Daya | Compassionate |
Devi | The Deity |
Dhanakshayanashini | Controller Of Wealth Decrease |
Dhanurdharini | Holder Of Bow |
Dhruti | Valiant |
Divamalya Vibhooshita | Adorned With Beautiful Garlands |
Divyambaradhara | Beautifully Robed |
Durga | The Inaccessible |
Durga | Remover Of Distress |
Durga | Deity Durga |
Hri | Holy Chant Of Hymns |
Indradhwaja Samabahudharini | With Shoulders Like Indra’s Flag |
Jaya | Victorious |
Jyotsana | Radiant Like Flames |
Kali | Dark-Complexioned |
Kali | Goddess Of Death |
Kamacharini | Acting On One’s Own Accord |
Kamsavidravanakari | Threatened Kamsa |
Kantha | Radiant |
Kanttadhara | Holder of Shiva’s Neck |
Kaumaravratadhara | Observer Of Fasts Like Young Girls Do |
Keyurangadadharini | Bejewelled With Armlets And Bracelets |
Khadgaketaka Dharini | Holder Of Sword And Shield |
Khama | Embodiment Of Forgiveness |
Kirti | Famed |
Krishna | Sister Of Krishna |
Krishna | Dark-Complexioned |
Krishnachhavisama | Like Krishna’s Radiance |
Kulavardhini | Developer Of The Race |
Kumari | Young Girl |
Kundalapurnakarna Vibhooshita | Wearer Of Earrings Covering The Ears |
Mahachakradharini | Holder Of Chakra |
Mahakali | Wife Of Mahakala |
Mahishasuranashini | Destroyer Of Mahisha |
Mamsapriya | Fond Of Flesh |
Mangalya | Auspicious |
Mati | Wise |
Mayoora Pichhavalaya | Wearer Of Peacock-Feathered Bangles |
Mohanashini | Destroyer Of Desires |
Mruthyunashini | Destroyer Of Death |
Mukutavirajita | Shining With Crown Adorned |
Nagararakshika | Protector Of Land |
Nandagopakulajata | Daughter Of The Nandagopa Race |
Narayanavarapriya | Fond of Narayana’s Boons |
Nitya | Eternal |
Padmapatrakshi | Eyes Like The Lotus Leaf |
Pankajadharini | Lotus-Holder |
Papadharini | Bearer Of Others’ Sins |
Papaharini | Destroyer Of Sins |
Pashadharini | Holder Of Rope |
Pashupriya | Fond Of All Beings |
Patradharini | Vessel-Holder |
Peenashroni Payodhara | Large Bosomed |
Prabha | Dawn |
Prasanna | Cheerful |
Pravasarakshika | Protector Of Travelers |
Purnachandra Nibhanana | Beautiful Like The Full Moon |
Putrapamrityunashini | Sustainer Of Son’s Untimely Death |
Rajyada | Bestower Of Kingdom |
Ratri | Night |
Sagaragirirakshika | Protector Of Seas And Hills |
Sandhya | Twilight |
Sangramajayaprada | Granter Of Victory In The War |
Sangramarakshika | Protector Of Wars |
Sankarshanasamanana | Equal To Sankarshana |
Santati | Granter Of Issues |
Sarvakaryasiddhi Pradayika | Granter Of Success In All Attempts |
Saukhyada | Bestower Of Well-Being |
Seedupriya | Fond Of Drinks |
Sharanya | Granter Of Refuge |
Shatrusankata Rakshika | Protector From Distress Caused By Foes |
Shikhipichhadwaja Virajita | Having Peacock-Feathered Flag |
Shiva | Auspicious |
Shiva | Shiva’s Half |
Shree | Auspicious |
Siddhi | Successful |
Surashreshtta | Supreme Among The Celestials |
Sutada | Granter Of Issues |
Trailokyarakshini | Protector Of The Three Worlds |
Tribhuvaneshwari | Goddess of The Three Worlds |
Tridashapujita | The Goddess Of The Celestials |
Tridivabhavayirtri | Goddess Of The Three Worlds |
Vapurda | Granter Of Beautiful Appearance |
Varada | Granter Of Boons |
Varada | Bestower |
Vasudevabhagini | Sister Of Vasudeva |
Vidhya | Wisdom |
Vijaya | Conqueror |
Vindhyavasini` | Resident Of The Vindhyas |
Vividayudhadhara | Bearer Of Various Weapons |
Vyadhinashini | Vanquisher Of Ailments |
Yashodagarba Sambhoota | Emerging From Yashoda’s Womb |