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