Durga
Meaning of Durga
Durga is a female name with origins in Sanskrit. It is pronounced as DOOR-guh (/ˈdʊrɡə/). This powerful and meaningful name has variations such as Durgaprasad and Durgadas. In the United States, Durga has seen a moderate level of popularity in recent years. In 2021, it was given to 5 newborns, ranking at 15,217th place. The name has been consistently used over the past two decades, with its highest rank being 11,415th in 2006 when it was bestowed upon 9 babies. Durga is associated with the Hindu goddess who symbolizes strength and protection. Choosing this name for your baby girl may imbue her with qualities of resilience and fearlessness.
Pronunciation
Sanskrit
- Pronunced as DOOR-guh (/ˈdʊrɡə/)
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Notable People Named Durga
| Durga Shakti Nagpal is an Indian bureaucrat known for her anti-corruption efforts and suspension by the Uttar Pradesh government, which sparked widespread public support for her reinstatement. |
| Durga Bai Vyam is a prominent Indian artist known for her work in the Gond tradition of Tribal Art, rooted in her birthplace of Barbaspur, Madhya Pradesh. |
| Durga Shanker Mishra is a prominent Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who has held various high-ranking positions, including Chief Secretary to the Government of Uttar Pradesh and Chairman of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. |
| Durga Gurung is a Nepali politician affiliated with the Nepali Congress and a member of the Rastriya Sabha, elected under the open category. |
