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Durga Goddess Durga is the embodiment of the divine force of the Almighty. The word Durga, in Sanskrit means “the invincible”. Durga Devi represents power, strength, morality and protection. Maa Durga is the destroyer of sin and protector of morality. Goddess Durga is also known as Shakti (Power). Durga came into being, when Maha lakshmi, Maha Saraswati and Maha Kali assimilated their powers. So, Durga is the ultimate power. Durga is the mother, as well as the slayer of evils at the same time. Goddess Durga is known by 108 different names. It is believed that Maa Durga gets happy if, these names are spoken with a dedicated heart. So, recite these names of Durga and make her happy.
Names | Meanings |
| Sati | One who is a true women |
| Saadhvi | The women who is simple |
| Bhavaprita | One who is loved by the universe |
| Bhavaani | The abode of the universe |
| Bhavamochani | The absolver of the universe |
| Durga | The Inaccessible |
| Jaya | The Victorious |
| Aadya | The Initial reality |
| Trinetra | One who has three-eyes |
| Shooldharini | One who holds a monodent |
| Pinaakadharini | One who holds the trident of Shiva |
| Chitra | The Picturesque |
| Chandaghanta | One who has mighty bells |
| Mahatapa | With severe penance |
| Chittarupa | One who is in thought-state |
| Chiti | The thinking mind |
| Sarvamantramayi | One who possess all the instruments of thought |
| Satta | One who is above all |
| Satyanandasvarupini | Form of Eternal bliss |
| Ananta | One who is Infinite or beyond measure |
| Bhaavini | The Beautiful Woman |
| Bhaavya | Represents Future |
| Bhavya | With Magnificence |
| Abhavya | Improper or fear-causing |
| Sadagati | Always in motion, bestowing Moksha (salvation) |
| Shaambhavi | Consort of Shambhu |
| Devamata | Mother Goddess |
| Chintaharini | One who destroys tension |
| Ratnapriya | Adorned or loved by jewels |
| Sarvavidya | Knowledgeable |
| Dakshakanya | Daughter of Daksha |
| Dakshayajñavinaashini | Interrupter of the sacrifice of Daksha |
| Aparna | One who doesnt eat even leaves while fasting |
| Paatala | Red in color |
| Paatalavati | Wearing red-color attire |
| Pattaambaraparidhaana | Wearing a dress made of leather |
| Kalamanjiiraranjini | Wearing a musical anklet |
| Ameyaa | One who is beyond measure |
| Vikrama | Violent |
| Krrooraa | Brutal (on demons) |
| Sundari | The Gorgeous |
| Sursundari | Extremely Beautiful |
| Vandurga | Goddess of forests |
| Maatangi | Goddess of Matanga |
| Matangamunipujita | Worshipped by Sage Matanga |
| Braahmi | Power of God Brahma |
| Maaheshvari | Consort of Lord Mahesha (Shiva) |
| Chaamunda | Slayer of Chanda and Munda(demons) |
| Vaarahi | One who rides on Varaah |
| Purushaakriti | One who takes the form of a man |
| Vimalauttkarshini | One who provides joy |
| Gyaana | Full of Knowledge |
| Nitya | The eternal one |
| Buddhida | The bestower of wisdom |
| Bahula | One who is in various forms |
| Bahulaprema | One who is loved by all |
| Sarvavahanavahana | One who rides all vehicles |
| NishumbhaShumbhaHanani | Slayer of the demon-brothers Shumbha Nishumbha |
| MahishasuraMardini | Slayer of the bull-demon Mahishaasura |
| MadhuKaitabhaHantri | Slayer of the demon-duo Madhu and Kaitabha |
| ChandaMundaVinashini | Destroyer of the ferocious asuras Chanda and Munda |
| Sarvasuravinasha | Destroyer of all demons |
| Sarvadaanavaghaatini | Possessing the power to kill all the demons |
| Sarvashaastramayi | One who is deft in all theories |
| Satya | The truth |
| Ekakanya | The girl child |
| Apraudha | One who never gets old |
| Praudha | One who is old |
| Balaprada | The bestower of strength |
| Mahodari | One who has huge belly which stores the universe |
| Muktakesha | One who has open tresses |
| Ghorarupa | Having a fierce outlook |
| Mahaabala | Having immense strength |
| Agnijwaala | One who is poignant like fire |
| Raudramukhi | One who has a fierce face like destroyer Rudra |
| Kaalaratri | Goddess who is black like night |
| Tapasvini | one who is engaged in penance |
| Narayani | The destructive aspect of Lord Narayana (Brahma) |
| Bhadrakaali | Fierce form of Kali |
| Vishnumaya | Spell of Lord Vishnu |
| Jalodari | Abode of the ethereal universe |
| Shivadooti | Ambassador of Lord Shiva |
| Karaali | The Violent |
| Ananta | The Infinite |
| Parameshvari | The Ultimate Goddess |
| Katyayani | One who is worshipped by sage Katyanan |
| Pratyaksha | One who is real |
| Brahmavaadini | One who is present everywhere |
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