Durga
3 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ Hindu / Sanskrit ◈ 3 syllables
"Invincible Woman"

From Hindu / Sanskrit

The name Durga has roots in Sanskrit and is generally associated with the meaning invincible; a Hindu goddess name. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Durga at a glance
MeaningInvincible Woman
OriginHindu / Sanskrit
GenderUnisex
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#14737
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Origin & history of Durga
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Hindu / Sanskrit roots
The name Durga has roots in Sanskrit and is generally associated with the meaning invincible; a Hindu goddess name. It is used as a personal name in modern naming contexts and may carry cultural, religious, literary, historical, occupational, or nature-based associations depending on its background. Because Durga is a documented name form, its meaning can be explained through its established linguistic root rather than through guesswork. As a name choice, Durga often feels distinctive while still carrying a recognizable historical or cultural connection.
2
Root name
The root form of Durga is Durga — meaning Invincible Woman.
3
Modern usage
Durga remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Durga?
2006 peak year
Today, Durga is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #14737), with only about 6 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2006, 9 babies were given the name (ranked #11707 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Durga's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 68 babies have been registered as Durga since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
9 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #11,707)
6 Avg. per year
(last decade)
60 Total registrations
last 10 years
68 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #14,737) Rare
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Durga
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
❤️Nurturing
🏡Home-centred
⚖️Just
🌸Generous
D4
U3
R9
G7
A1
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
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Personality of Durga
❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
🏡
Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
⚖️
Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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