Durga

Durga Meaning & Origin

About Durga
The name "Durga" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used as a feminine given name in India. In Hindu mythology, Durga is a powerful and fierce goddess who symbolizes strength, protection, and victory over evil. She is often depicted riding a lion or tiger and is worshipped during the festival of Navaratri. The name Durga is associated with qualities such as courage, determination, and divine feminine energy.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Durga are female.

Durga Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRK
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D ER1 G AH0
🌐 IPA
/durga*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Durga in Braille

Here's how to represent Durga in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Durga in braille

How to Spell the Name Durga in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Durga using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Durga in sign language

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