108 Names of Durga with Meaning

What 108 names of Durga means

The Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali comes from the tradition of the Devi Mahatmya and is chanted in all nine nights of Navratri, each name with a red flower or a pinch of kumkum. The names hold her gentleness as Mother and her fierce strength as the slayer of Mahishasura together.

Each name has its own page with meaning, numerology (ank jyotish) and story.

Chant on Tuesday and Friday, with red flowers, chunri and halwa chana.

How to chant 108 names of Durga

Here is the simple traditional way families approach 108 names of Durga, step by step, so you can follow it at home without pressure.

1. Bathe and sit in a clean place
2. Light a lamp before the deity
3. Remember Ganesha first
4. Chant the name with Om before and Namah after
5. End with a prayer for forgiveness and share prasad

Durga ke 108 naam

Har naam Goddess Durga ka ek gun batata hai. Tuesday and Friday ko subah ya shaam deepak jala kar naam ka jaap karein. Arth samajh kar bolne se mann shaant hota hai.

People phrase it many ways: durga names, durga ashtottara shatanamavali, durga ke 108 naam, durga names for baby. All of these point to the same reading, and this page answers them together.

What you may be feeling about 108 names of durga

If you came to 108 names of durga hoping for good news, that hope deserves respect. Maybe you came here because a name of God is close to your heart, you want to chant it daily, or you are thinking of it for your baby. Wanting a sign that life is about to open up is one of the oldest and most human feelings there is, and it is the reason families have looked at the sky for thousands of years.

If 108 names of durga is making you uneasy, that is valid too. Or maybe you worry that you will say it wrongly, or that a name chosen without full knowledge brings bad luck. You are not being silly or superstitious. When a word like this enters a family conversation, it is natural for the heart to tighten and for the mind to ask what it means for the people you love.

Our tradition takes both feelings seriously. Tradition is gentle here. The Puranas say a name of God remembered with love purifies, even when it is said imperfectly, as the story of Ajamila shows. So whatever you are feeling right now, our elders felt it too and wrote about it.

The same tradition then softens the first reaction. So the meaning matters more than perfect sound. Learn what the name says, say it with attention, and let it become a quiet companion. A single factor in a chart, a calendar or a name describes a theme to work with, not a sentence that is already written. Effort, timing, good company and a calm mind shape how it unfolds.

So hold the feeling gently, and then look at the whole picture. That is where one word turns into a clear, hopeful direction, and it is exactly what a personal reading is for.

Why 108 names of durga still matter

The Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali comes from the tradition of the Devi Mahatmya and is chanted in all nine nights of Navratri, each name with a red flower or a pinch of kumkum. The names hold her gentleness as Mother and her fierce strength as the slayer of Mahishasura together.

Each name has its own page with meaning, numerology (ank jyotish) and story.

Chant on Tuesday and Friday, with red flowers, chunri and halwa chana.

• Sati: sati means the truthful. It is name 1 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Sadhvi: sadhvi means the virtuous. It is name 2 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Bhavapriya: bhavapriya means dear to Shiva. It is name 3 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Bhavani: bhavani means giver of life. It is name 4 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Bhavamochani: bhavamochani means freer from worldly bonds. It is name 5 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Arya: arya means the noble. It is name 6 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Durga: durga means the invincible. It is name 7 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Jaya: jaya means victory. It is name 8 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Adya: adya means the first. It is name 9 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Trinetra: trinetra means three eyed. It is name 10 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Shuladharini: shuladharini means holder of the trident. It is name 11 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Pinakadharini: pinakadharini means holder of Shiva's bow. It is name 12 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Chitra: chitra means the wonderful. It is name 13 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Chandaghanta: chandaghanta means with a moon bell. It is name 14 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Mahatapa: mahatapa means of great austerity. It is name 15 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Manah: manah means the mind. It is name 16 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Buddhi: buddhi means the intellect. It is name 17 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Ahankara: ahankara means the sense of self. It is name 18 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Chittarupa: chittarupa means form of consciousness. It is name 19 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Chita: chita means awareness. It is name 20 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Chiti: chiti means thought. It is name 21 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Sarvamantramayi: sarvamantramayi means essence of all mantras. It is name 22 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Satta: satta means being itself. It is name 23 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Satyanandasvarupini: satyanandasvarupini means form of eternal bliss. It is name 24 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Ananta: ananta means the endless. It is name 25 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Bhavini: bhavini means the beautiful. It is name 26 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Bhavya: bhavya means the future. It is name 27 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Abhavya: abhavya means beyond becoming. It is name 28 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Sadagati: sadagati means always moving. It is name 29 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Shambhavi: shambhavi means consort of Shambhu. It is name 30 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Devamata: devamata means mother of the gods. It is name 31 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Chinta: chinta means reflection. It is name 32 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Ratnapriya: ratnapriya means lover of gems. It is name 33 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Sarvavidya: sarvavidya means all knowledge. It is name 34 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Dakshakanya: dakshakanya means daughter of Daksha. It is name 35 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Dakshayajnavinashini: dakshayajnavinashini means who ended Daksha's sacrifice. It is name 36 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Aparna: aparna means who fasted without even a leaf. It is name 37 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Anekavarna: anekavarna means of many colours. It is name 38 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Patala: patala means the red one. It is name 39 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Patalavati: patalavati means wearing red. It is name 40 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Pattambaraparidhana: pattambaraparidhana means clad in silk. It is name 41 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Kalamanjiraranjini: kalamanjiraranjini means with tinkling anklets. It is name 42 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Ameyavikrama: ameyavikrama means of boundless valour. It is name 43 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Krura: krura means fierce to evil. It is name 44 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Sundari: sundari means the beautiful. It is name 45 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Surasundari: surasundari means most beautiful of the gods. It is name 46 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Vanadurga: vanadurga means Durga of the forest. It is name 47 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Matangi: matangi means the Matangi goddess. It is name 48 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Matangamunipujita: matangamunipujita means worshipped by sage Matanga. It is name 49 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Brahmi: brahmi means power of Brahma. It is name 50 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Maheshvari: maheshvari means power of Shiva. It is name 51 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Aindri: aindri means power of Indra. It is name 52 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Kaumari: kaumari means power of Kartikeya. It is name 53 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Vaishnavi: vaishnavi means power of Vishnu. It is name 54 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Chamunda: chamunda means slayer of Chanda and Munda. It is name 55 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Varahi: varahi means power of Varaha. It is name 56 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Lakshmi: lakshmi means fortune. It is name 57 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Purushakriti: purushakriti means who takes many forms. It is name 58 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Vimala: vimala means the pure. It is name 59 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Utkarshini: utkarshini means the uplifting. It is name 60 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Jnana: jnana means knowledge. It is name 61 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Kriya: kriya means action. It is name 62 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Nitya: nitya means the eternal. It is name 63 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Buddhida: buddhida means giver of wisdom. It is name 64 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Bahula: bahula means the abundant. It is name 65 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Bahulaprema: bahulaprema means full of love. It is name 66 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Sarvavahanavahana: sarvavahanavahana means who rides all mounts. It is name 67 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Shumbhanishumbhahanani: shumbhanishumbhahanani means slayer of Shumbha and Nishumbha. It is name 68 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Mahishasuramardini: mahishasuramardini means slayer of Mahishasura. It is name 69 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Madhukaitabhahantri: madhukaitabhahantri means slayer of Madhu and Kaitabha. It is name 70 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Chandamundavinashini: chandamundavinashini means destroyer of Chanda and Munda. It is name 71 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Sarvasuravinasha: sarvasuravinasha means destroyer of all demons. It is name 72 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Sarvadanavaghatini: sarvadanavaghatini means slayer of all danavas. It is name 73 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Sarvashastramayi: sarvashastramayi means mistress of all weapons. It is name 74 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Sarvastradharini: sarvastradharini means holder of all arms. It is name 75 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Anekashastrahasta: anekashastrahasta means many armed. It is name 76 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Anekastradharini: anekastradharini means bearer of many weapons. It is name 77 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Kumari: kumari means the maiden. It is name 78 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Ekakanya: ekakanya means the one maiden. It is name 79 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Kaishori: kaishori means the youthful. It is name 80 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Yuvati: yuvati means the young. It is name 81 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Yati: yati means the ascetic. It is name 82 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Apraudha: apraudha means ever young. It is name 83 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Praudha: praudha means the mature. It is name 84 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Vriddhamata: vriddhamata means the old mother. It is name 85 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Balaprada: balaprada means giver of strength. It is name 86 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Mahodari: mahodari means holding the universe within. It is name 87 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Muktakesha: muktakesha means with open hair. It is name 88 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Ghorarupa: ghorarupa means of fierce form. It is name 89 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Mahabala: mahabala means of great strength. It is name 90 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Agnijvala: agnijvala means bright as fire. It is name 91 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Raudramukhi: raudramukhi means fierce faced. It is name 92 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Kalaratri: kalaratri means the dark night. It is name 93 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Tapasvini: tapasvini means the ascetic. It is name 94 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Narayani: narayani means power of Narayana. It is name 95 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Bhadrakali: bhadrakali means the gracious Kali. It is name 96 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Vishnumaya: vishnumaya means Vishnu's power of illusion. It is name 97 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Jalodari: jalodari means who holds the waters. It is name 98 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Shivaduti: shivaduti means who sent Shiva as messenger. It is name 99 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Karali: karali means the formidable. It is name 100 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Parameshvari: parameshvari means the supreme goddess. It is name 101 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Katyayani: katyayani means daughter of sage Katyayana. It is name 102 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Savitri: savitri means the radiant. It is name 103 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Pratyaksha: pratyaksha means the visible. It is name 104 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Brahmavadini: brahmavadini means speaker of truth. It is name 105 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Sherawali: sherawali means who rides the lion. It is name 106 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Ambe: ambe means the mother. It is name 107 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Jagadamba: jagadamba means mother of the world. It is name 108 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Mahamaya: mahamaya means the great illusion. It is name 109 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Shailputri: shailputri means daughter of the mountain. It is name 110 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.
• Simhavahini: simhavahini means rider of the lion. It is name 111 in our list of the 108 names of Goddess Durga.

Where 108 names of durga leads on KismatAstro

This page gathers every name of Durga on KismatAstro. Start with Sati, Sadhvi, Bhavapriya, then follow the links inside each story.

Every name here tells part of the story in the Goddess Durga guide. After chanting 108 names of durga, many families read one of the chalisas for the same deity. End your chanting of 108 names of durga with the aarti of the same deity.

Stories like this are why families still look for a good day before a new step. You can see today's timings in the free name numerology (naam ka ank jyotish) calculator, and plan ahead with festival dates (tyohar kab hai).

What the old texts and scholars say

Our retelling follows the ashtottara shatanamavali of Goddess Durga in the Puranic and stotra tradition. Versions differ by region and family, and every one of them is treated with respect here.

If you would like to read further, Britannica's entry on the goddess Durga gives a clear, well sourced overview: Britannica's entry on the goddess Durga.

For a second view, see Hinduism portal on Wikisource, which keeps public domain translations.

A gentle seven day practice inspired by 108 names of durga

You do not need a big ritual. These small steps keep the story alive in daily life, and none of them cost money.

1. Day 1: read the meaning of the name
2. Day 2: chant it 11 times at sunrise
3. Day 3: read the deity's story
4. Day 4: chant it 108 times on a mala
5. Day 5: offer a flower or a lamp
6. Day 6: share the meaning with family
7. Day 7: notice what has changed in your mind

When and how to chant 108 names of Durga

Here are the 108 names of Goddess Durga, the ashtottara shatanamavali chanted on Tuesday and Friday, each with its meaning, name number (naam ka ank) and how to chant it. Families usually chant it on Tuesday and Friday, at sunrise or at lamp time. There is no single correct clock time in the old texts; what matters is a calm mind, a clean place and attention. If you are new to it, start with the short version and add more as it becomes a habit.

Many readers ask whether they must follow every step exactly. Tradition answers kindly: the Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali comes from the tradition of the Devi Mahatmya and is chanted in all nine nights of Navratri, each name with a red flower or a pinch of kumkum. The names hold her gentleness as Mother and her fierce strength as the slayer of Mahishasura together. A sincere attempt done with love is complete, and a missed detail is never a cause for fear. Elders often say that the practice shapes the person more than the person perfects the practice.

Common worries about 108 names of Durga, answered gently

These are the questions families send us most often. Each worry is real, and each has a calm, traditional answer.

• I am not sure I pronounce the name correctly. Say it slowly with its meaning in mind. Tradition says the feeling reaches before the sound.
• I chose this name for my baby without checking anything. A name of God carries a good meaning. If you want comfort, check the name number (naam ka ank) with the free calculator; there is nothing to fear.
• I missed my daily chanting. Begin again the next day. No missed day erases earlier devotion.
• I do not have a mala. Count on your fingers, or simply chant for two minutes. The count is a help, not a condition.
• Something hard happened after I started chanting. Hard times come to everyone and are not a punishment for prayer. Keep the name as a support, and seek practical help too.

108 names of Durga across India

In North India the names of Durga are chanted in Sanskrit with Hindi meanings, often in a group after aarti. In Maharashtra and Gujarat the same ashtottara is sung with local tunes, and in the South it is recited in temples with a flower for each name.

Bengal and Odisha families chant with a conch and a lamp. Overseas families in Dubai, London or Toronto keep the same names at a small home altar, sometimes reading them from a phone.

Whichever version your family follows, it is valid. KismatAstro tells the commonly shared form and respects every regional and family custom.

108 names of Durga and your rashi

Every rashi can chant 108 names of Durga. Astrology (jyotish) adds only a gentle flavour, a way to make the practice feel more personal. If you know your Moon sign (chandra rashi), find it below. If not, the free moon sign (chandra rashi) calculator tells you in a minute.

• Mesh: your rashi brings fire and quick devotion; keep it short and heartfelt.
• Vrishabh: your rashi loves steady ritual; the same time each day suits you.
• Mithun: your rashi connects through words; reading the meaning aloud helps.
• Kark: your rashi feels it deeply; doing it with family comforts you.
• Simha: your rashi shines with confidence; lead the family in it.
• Kanya: your rashi values precision; the step by step order calms you.
• Tula: your rashi seeks balance; doing it with your partner suits you.
• Vrishchik: your rashi goes deep; quiet evening practice suits you.
• Dhanu: your rashi loves wisdom; read the story behind it.
• Makar: your rashi values discipline; a fixed weekly day works best.
• Kumbh: your rashi thinks of others; share prasad or help someone after.
• Meen: your rashi is naturally devotional; music and lamps lift you.

Taking 108 names of Durga one step further

Devotion often brings a personal question to the surface: a marriage that is taking time, a job, a child's future or simple peace at home. That is a natural moment to look at your own chart. A name you love carries a number and a planet; seeing how it sits with your own birth chart (janam kundli) turns a feeling into a clear, personal picture, whether for you or for a baby name.

Begin free with the name numerology (naam ka ank jyotish) calculator. If you would like a personal reading written from your own birth details, our reports and prices explains what each report covers, and the offer below this page shows the current price. The free content above stays free, always.

Carrying 108 names of Durga into your own life

108 names of Durga is not a test you can fail. It is a story that has comforted families for centuries, and it asks only for attention and a kind heart.

If something in it touched a hope or a worry in your own life, a marriage, a child, money or health, that is a good moment to look at your own chart calmly. The free kundli (muft janam kundli) shows it, and a personal written reading is there if you want more depth.