108 Names of Ma Durga

Name                                         Meaning

Durga                                :   The Inaccessible

Devi                                   :  The Diety

Tribhuvaneshwari              :  Goddess of The Three Worlds

Yashodagarba Sambhoota :  Emerging From Yashoda’s Womb

Narayanavarapriya             : Fond of Narayana’s Boons

Nandagopakulajata            : Daughter Of The Nandagopa Race Mangalya Auspicious

Kulavardhini                       : Developer Of The Race

Kamsavidravanakari           : Threatened Kamsa

Asurakshayamkari              :  Reducer Of The Number Of Demons

Shilathata Vinikshibda        :  At Birth,Slammed By Kamsa

Akashagamini                     :  Flew In The Sky

Vasudevabhagini                : Sister Of Vasudeva

Divamalya Vibhooshita       : Adorned With Beautiful Garlands

Divyambaradhara              : Beautifully Robed

Khadgaketaka Dharini       : Holder Of Sword And Shield

Shiva                                 : Auspicious

Papadharini                       : Bearer Of Others’ Sins

Varada                              : Granter Of Boons

Krishna                             : Sister Of Krishna

Kumari                              : Young Girl

Brahmacharini                   : Seeker Of Brahman

Balarkasadrushakara         : Like The Rising Sun

Purnachandra Nibhanana   : Beautiful Like The Full Moon

Chaturbhuja                       : Four-Armed

Chaturvakttra                     : Four-Faced

Peenashroni Payodhara      : Large Bosomed

Mayoora Pichhavalaya        : Wearer Of Peacock-Feathered Bangles

Keyurangadadharini           : Bejewelled With Armlets And Bracelets

Krishnachhavisama             : Like Krishna’s Radiance

Krishna                               : Dark-Complexioned

Sankarshanasamanana       : Equal To Sankarshana

Indradhwaja Samabahudharini  : With Shoulders Like Indra’s Flag

Patradharini                        : Vessel-Holder

Pankajadharini                    : Lotus-Holder

Kanttadhara                        : Holder of Shiva’s Neck

Pashadharini                       : Holder Of Rope

Dhanurdharini                     : Holder Of Bow

Mahachakradharini              : Holder Of Chakra

Vividayudhadhara               : Bearer Of Various Weapons

Kundalapurnakarna Vibhooshita : Wearer Of Earrings Covering The Ears

Chandravispardimukha       : Beautiful Like The Moon

Mukutavirajita                     : Shining With Crown Adorned

Shikhipichhadwaja Virajita  : Having Peacock-Feathered Flag

Kaumaravratadhara             : Observer Of Fasts Like Young Girls Do

Tridivabhavayirtri                : Goddess Of The Three Worlds

Tridashapujita                     : The Goddess Of The Celestials

Trailokyarakshini                 : Protector Of The Three Worlds

Mahishasuranashini             : Destroyer Of Mahisha Prasanna Cheerful

Surashreshtta                      : Supreme Among The Celestials

Shiva                                    : Shiva’s Half

Jaya                                     :  Victorious

Vijaya                                  : Conqueror

Sangramajayaprada            : Granter Of Victory In The War

Varada                                 : Bestower

Vindhyavasini                       : Resident Of The Vindhyas

Kali                    : Dark-Complexioned Kali Goddess Of Death

Mahakali                               : Wife Of Mahakala

Seedupriya                           : Fond Of Drinks

Mamsapriya                          : Fond Of Flesh

Pashupriya                           : Fond Of All Beings

Bhootanushruta                   : Well-Wisher Of Bhootaganas

Varada                                 : Bestower

Kamacharini                         : Acting On One’s Own Accord

Papaharini                            : Destroyer Of Sins

Kirti                                      : Famed

Shree                                    : Auspicious

Dhruti                                   : Valiant

Siddhi                                   : Successful

Hri                                        : Holy Chant Of Hymns

Vidhya                                  : Wisdom

Santati                                  : Granter Of Issues

Mati                                      : Wise

Sandhya                               : Twilight

Ratri                                     : Night

Prabha                                 : Dawn

Nitya                                    : Eternal

Jyotsana                              : Radiant Like Flames

Kantha                                 : Radiant

Khama                          : Embodiment Of Forgiveness

Daya                             :  Compassionate

Bandhananashini          :  Detacher Of Attachments

Mohanashini                 :  Destroyer Of Desires

Putrapamrityunashini   : Sustainer Of Son’s Untimely Death

Dhanakshayanashini    : Controller Of Wealth Decrease

Vyadhinashini              : Vanquisher Of Ailments

Mruthyunashini           : Destroyer Of Death

Bhayanashini              : Remover Of Fear

Padmapatrakshi         : Eyes Like The Lotus Leaf

Durga                        : Remover Of Distress

Sharanya                   : Granter Of Refuge

Bhaktavatsala            : Lover Of Devotees

Saukhyada                : Bestower Of Well-Being

Arogyada                  : Granter Of Good Health

Rajyada                    :  Bestower Of Kingdom

Ayurda                     :  Granter Of Longevity

Vapurda                   :  Granter Of Beautiful Appearance

Sutada                     :  Granter Of Issues

Pravasarakshika       : Protector Of Travellers

Nagararakshika        : Protector Of Land

Sangramarakshika   : Protector Of Wars

Shatrusankata Rakshika   :   Protector From Distress Caused By Foes

Ataviduhkhandhara Rakshika  :    Protector From Ignorance And Distress

Sagaragirirakshika               :  Protector Of Seas And Hills

Sarvakaryasiddhi Pradayika  :      Granter Of Success In All Attempts

Durga                                 :         Deity Durga

Jai Mata Di !