Indian name meaning
Durga
♀ GirlDur·ga · 2 syllables
The invincible goddess; the unattainable
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| D | u | r | g | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
4 + 6 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Durga carries the name number 7.
About the name Durga
Durga is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The invincible goddess; the unattainable.”
Spoken aloud it is Dur·ga — 2 syllables. Durga appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Durga mean?
Durga means “The invincible goddess; the unattainable.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Durga a boy or a girl name?
Durga is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Durga?
Durga is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Durga?
Durga has 2 syllables and is said as Dur·ga.
What is the numerology number of the name Durga?
In the Chaldean system, Durga has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Durga a common name in India?
Durga appears 33 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Durga?
For a brother to Durga, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Daksh, Dalpat, Damodar or Tarun all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Durga?
Nisarga or Ganga share Durga's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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