What Does the Name Durga Mean
The name Durga comes from Hinduism roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Durga below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Durga Name Meaning
& m Hinduism, Indian, Hindi, Telugu, TamilMeans "unattainable" in Sanskrit. Durga is a Hindu warrior goddess, the fierce, twelve-armed, three-eyed form of the wife of Shiva. She is considered an incarnation of Parvati.
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