Durga

Durga is a female first name that has its origins in India. The meaning of the name can be translated as 'the hard to reach' as well as 'the unattainable'.

What does the name Durga mean?

The name Durga is an Indian first name for women. Its translation is 'the hard to reach' and 'the unattainable'. The origin of the name is found in Sanskrit, derived from the term durgā (दुर्गा), which stands for 'unreachable' and 'unattainable'. In Hinduism, Durga is revered as a powerful goddess. Additionally, the name is an epithet of the wife of the god Shiva.

Where does the name Durga come from?

The etymology of Durga shows that it is a female first name from Sanskrit, meaning 'the hard to reach'. The Sanskrit expression durgā (दुर्गा) stands for unreachable and unattainable. Languages: Hindi, Hindu, Indian, Tamil, Telugu.

How do you pronounce Durga?

Durga is pronounced approximately as: Dur-ga.

Popularity

In Germany, Durga is a rather rare name. It has not recorded a single entry in the German first name charts so far. In Austria, the name reached its best ranking in 1996, coming in at 791st place in the local first name charts. Between 1984 and 2024, Durga was used as a first name in Austria less than 10 times, which earned it the 7,542nd place. However, in the last ten years, it has not been given at all.

Famous people

• Durga (Hindu goddess of perfection)
• Durga Bhagwat (writer from India)
• Durga Boro (Indian footballer)
• Durga Jasraj (singer from India)
• Durga Khote (English actress)
• Durga Lal (dancer from India)
• Durga Lal Shrestha (writer from Nepal)
• Durga McBroom (American musician)
• Durga Rangila (Indian singer)