108 Names of the Goddess Durga (Maa Durga) With Their Meaning

Maa Durga is the divine form of Shakti, the Supreme Goddess. Shakti is represented as the ultimate power and is worshiped in various forms including Parvati, Kali, Vaishnavi, Bhairavi, Jagatmata, etc. Maa Durga is known by 108 different names. Each name of Maa Durga describes her persona, her power, and universality. It is believed that Maa Durga gets pleased if, these names (Durga Shatnam Strotam) are chanted with devotion.

The 108 Names of Goddess Durga, also known as “Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali,” are a compilation of 108 names used to invoke and praise the various aspects and attributes of the Goddess Durga. Here are the 108 names of Maa Durga with their meanings:

No.	Names	Meaning
1	Aadya	The primordial reality
2	Aarya	The Goddess
3	Abhavya	The fearful Goddess
4	Aeindri	The one who is powered Lord Indra
5	Agnijwala	The one who is capable of spewing fire
6	Ahankara	The one who is full of pride
7	Ameyaa	The one who is beyond any measure
8	Anantaa	The one who is infinite and immeasurable
9	Aja	The one who has no birth
10	Anekashastrahasta	The possessor of a many weaponed hand
11	AnekastraDhaarini	The one who holds multiple weapons
12	Anekavarna	The one who has multiple complexions
13	Aparna	The one who abstains from eating even leaves while fasting
14	Apraudha	The one who never ages
15	Bahula	The one who has diverse forms and manifestations
16	Bahulaprema	The one who is loved by all
17	Balaprada	The giver of strength
18	Bhavini	The beautiful one
19	Bhavya	The one who stands for the future
20	Bhadrakaali	The gentle form of Goddess Kali
21	Bhavani	The mother of the universe
22	Bhavamochani	The one who is the liberator of the universe
23	Bhavaprita	The one who is adored by the entire universe
24	Bhavya	The one who has magnificence
25	Brahmi	The one who has the power of Lord Brahma
26	Brahmavadini	The one who is omnipresent
27	Buddhi	The embodiment of intelligence
28	Buddhida	The one who bestows wisdom
29	Chamunda	The killer of the demons called Chanda and Munda
30	Chandi	The fearful form of Durga
31	Chandraghanta	The one who has mighty bells
32	Chinta	The one who takes care of tension
33	Chita	The one who prepares the death-bed
34	Chiti	The one who has a mind that thinks
35	Chitra	The one with the quality of being picturesque
36	Chittarupa	The one who is in a state of thought
37	Dakshakanya	The one known to be the daughter of Daksha
38	Dakshayajñavinaashini	The one who interrupts the sacrifice of Daksha
39	Devamata	The one who is known as the Mother Goddess
40	Durga	The one who is unconquerable
41	Ekakanya	The one who is known to be the girl child
42	Ghorarupa	The one who has an aggressive outlook
43	Gyaana	The one who is the embodiment of knowledge
44	Jalodari	The one who is the abode of the ethereal universe
45	Jaya	The one who emerges as the victorious
46	Kaalaratri	The Goddess who is black like night
47	Kaishori	The one who is an adolescent
48	Kalamanjiiraranjini	The one who wears a musical anklet
49	Karaali	The one who is violent
50	Katyayani	The one who is worshipped by sage Katyanan
51	Kaumaari	The one who is an adolescent
52	Komaari	The one known to be a beautiful adolescent
53	Kriya	The one who is in action
54	Krooraa	The one who is murderous on demons
55	Lakshmi	The Goddess of Wealth
56	Maheshwari	The one who possesses the power of Lord Mahesha
57	Maatangi	The Goddess of Matanga
58	MadhuKaitabhaHantri	The one who killed the demon-duo Madhu and Kaitabha
59	Mahaabala	The one who has immense strength
60	Mahatapa	The one with severe penance
61	MahishasuraMardini	The destroyer of the bull-demon Mahishaasura
62	Mahodari	The one who has a huge belly which stores the universe
63	Manah	The one with a mind
64	Matangamunipujita	The one who is worshipped by the Sage Matanga
65	Muktakesha	The one who flaunts open tresses
66	Narayani	The one known to be the destructive aspect of Lord Narayana (Brahma)
67	NishumbhaShumbhaHanani	The killer of the demon-brothers Shumbha Nishumbha
68	Nitya	The one known as The Eternal
69	Paatala	The one with the colour red
70	Paatalavati	The one who is clothed in red
71	Parameshvari	The one known as the Ultimate Goddess
72	Pattaambaraparidhaana	The one who wears a dress made out of leather
73	Pinaakadharini	The one who holds the trident of Shiva
74	Pratyaksha	The one who is original
75	Praudha	The one who is old
76	Purushaakriti	The one who takes the shape of a man
77	Ratnapriya	The one who is adorned or loved by jewels
78	Raudramukhi	The one who has a frightening face like the destroyer Rudra
79	Saadhvi	The one who is self-confident
80	Sadagati	The one who is always in motion, bestowing Moksha (salvation)
81	Sarvaastradhaarini	The one who possesses all the missile weapons
82	Sarvadaanavaghaatini	The one who possesses the power to kill all the demons
83	Sarvamantramayi	The one who possesses all the instruments of thought
84	Sarvashaastramayi	The one who is skillful in all theories
85	Sarvasuravinasha	The one who is the destroyer of all demons
86	Sarvavahanavahana	The one who rides all vehicles
87	Sarvavidya	The one who is knowledgeable
88	Sati	The one who got burned alive
89	Satta	The one who is above all beings
90	Satya	The one who resembles truth
91	Satyanandasvarupini	The one who has the form of eternal bliss
92	Savitri	The one who is the daughter of the Sun God Savitri
93	Shaambhavi	The one who is the companion of Shambhu
94	Shivadooti	The one who is the ambassador of Lord Shiva
95	Shooldharini	The one who holds a monodent
96	Sundari	The one who is gorgeous
97	Sursundari	The one who is extremely beautiful
98	Tapasvini	The one who is engaged in repentance
99	Trinetra	The one who has three-eyes
100	Vaarahi	The one who rides on Varaah
101	Vaishnavi	The one who is invincible
102	Vandurga	The one known as the Goddess of Forests
103	Vikrama	The one who is violent
104	Vimalauttkarshini	The one who provides joy
105	Vishnumaya	The one who is the charm of Lord Vishnu
106	Vriddhamaata	The one known as the old mother
107	Yati	The one who renounces the world or the ascetic
108	Yuvati	The one who is a young woman