Mata Durga is the divine form of Shakti, the supreme goddess. The shakti is represented as the supreme power and is worshiped in different forms, including parvati, kali, vaishnavi, bhairavi, jagatmata, etc. Maa Durga is known by 108 different names. Each name of Maa Durga describes her personality, her power and her universality. It is thought that Maa Durga is happy if these names (Durga Shatnam Strotam) are chanted with devotion. Read below 108 names of the goddess with their meanings.
Maa Durga Name <> Meaning:
1) Durga <==> The Inaccessible
2) Devi <==> The Diety
3) Tribhuvaneshwari <==> Goddess of The Three Worlds
4) Yashodagarba Sambhoota <==> Emerging From Yashoda’s Womb
5) Narayanavarapriya <==> Fond of Narayana’s Boons
6) Nandagopakulajata <==> Daughter Of The Nandagopa Race
7) Mangalya <==> Auspicious
8) Kulavardhini <==> Developer Of The Race
9) Kamsavidravanakari <==> Threatened Kamsa
10) Asurakshayamkari <==> Reducer Of The Number Of Demons || 10 ||
11) Shilathata Vinikshibda <==> At Birth,Slammed By Kamsa
12) Akashagamini <==> Flew In The Sky
13) Vasudevabhagini <==> Sister Of Vasudeva
14) Divamalya Vibhooshita <==> Adorned With Beautiful Garlands
15) Divyambaradhara <==> Beautifully Robed
16) Khadgaketaka Dharini <==> Holder Of Sword And Shield
17) Shiva <==> Auspicious
18) Papadharini <==> Bearer Of Others’ Sins
19) Varada <==> Granter Of Boons
20) Krishna <==> Sister Of Krishna || 20 ||
21) Kumari <==> Young Girl
22) Brahmacharini <==> Seeker Of Brahman
23) Balarkasadrushakara <==> Like The Rising Sun
24) Purnachandra Nibhanana <==> Beautiful Like The Full Moon
25) Chaturbhuja <==> Four-Armed
26) Chaturvakttra <==> Four-Faced
27) Peenashroni Payodhara <==> Large Bosomed
28) Mayoora Pichhavalaya <==> Wearer Of Peacock-Feathered Bangles
29) Keyurangadadharini <==> Bejewelled With Armlets And Bracelets
30) Krishnachhavisama <==> Like Krishna’s Radiance || 30 ||
31) Krishna <==> Dark-Complexioned
32) Sankarshanasamanana <==> Equal To Sankarshana
33) Indradhwaja Samabahudharini <==> With Shoulders Like Indra’s Flag
34) Patradharini <==> Vessel-Holder
35) Pankajadharini <==> Lotus-Holder
36) Kanttadhara <==> Holder of Shiva’s Neck
37) Pashadharini <==> Holder Of Rope
38) Dhanurdharini <==> Holder Of Bow
39) Mahachakradharini <==> Holder Of Chakra
40) Vividayudhadhara <==> Bearer Of Various Weapons || 40 ||
41) Kundalapurnakarna Vibhooshita <==> Wearer Of Earrings Covering The Ears
42) Chandravispardimukha <==> Beautiful Like The Moon
43) Mukutavirajita <==> Shining With Crown Adorned
44) Shikhipichhadwaja Virajita <==> Having Peacock-Feathered Flag
45) Kaumaravratadhara <==> Observer Of Fasts Like Young Girls Do
46) Tridivabhavayirtri <==> Goddess Of The Three Worlds
47) Tridashapujita <==> The Goddess Of The Celestials
48) Trailokyarakshini <==> Protector Of The Three Worlds
49) Mahishasuranashini <==> Destroyer Of Mahisha
50) Prasanna <==> Cheerful || 50 ||
51) Surashreshtta <==> Supreme Among The Celestials
52) Shiva <==> Shiva’s Half
53) Jaya <==> Victorious
54) Vijaya <==> Conqueror
55) Sangramajayaprada <==> Granter Of Victory In The War
56) Varada <==> Bestower
57) Vindhyavasini` <==> Resident Of The Vindhyas
58) Kali <==> Dark-Complexioned
59) Kali <==> Goddess Of Death
60) Mahakali <==> Wife Of Mahakala || 60 ||
61) Seedupriya <==> Fond Of Drinks
62) Mamsapriya <==> Fond Of Flesh
63) Pashupriya <==> Fond Of All Beings
64) Bhootanushruta <==> Well-Wisher Of Bhootaganas
65) Varada <==> Bestower
66) Kamacharini <==> Acting On One’s Own Accord
67) Papaharini <==> Destroyer Of Sins
68) Kirti <==> Famed
69) Shree <==> Auspicious
70) Dhruti <==> Valiant || 70 ||
71) Siddhi <==> Successful
72) Hri <==> Holy Chant Of Hymns
73) Vidhya <==> Wisdom
74) Santati <==> Granter Of Issues
75) Mati <==> Wise
76) Sandhya <==> Twilight
77) Ratri <==> Night
78) Prabha <==> Dawn
79) Nitya <==> Eternal
80) Jyotsana <==> Radiant Like Flames || 80 ||
81) Kantha <==> Radiant
82) Khama <==> Embodiment Of Forgiveness
83) Daya <==> Compassionate
84) Bandhananashini <==> Detacher Of Attachments
85) Mohanashini <==> Destroyer Of Desires
86) Putrapamrityunashini <==> Sustainer Of Son’s Untimely Death
87) Dhanakshayanashini <==> Controller Of Wealth Decrease
88) Vyadhinashini <==> Vanquisher Of Ailments
89) Mruthyunashini <==> Destroyer Of Death
90) Bhayanashini <==> Remover Of Fear || 90 ||
91) Padmapatrakshi <==> Eyes Like The Lotus Leaf
92) Durga <==> Remover Of Distress
93) Sharanya <==> Granter Of Refuge
94) Bhaktavatsala <==> Lover Of Devotees
95) Saukhyada <==> Bestower Of Well-Being
96) Arogyada <==> Granter Of Good Health
97) Rajyada <==> Bestower Of Kingdom
98) Ayurda <==> Granter Of Longevity
99) Vapurda <==> Granter Of Beautiful Appearance
100) Sutada <==> Granter Of Issues || 100 ||
101) Pravasarakshika <==> Protector Of Travellers
102) Nagararakshika <==> Protector Of Land
103) Sangramarakshika <==> Protector Of Wars
104) Shatrusankata Rakshika <==> Protector From Distress Caused By Foes
105) Ataviduhkhandhara Rakshika <==> Protector From Ignorance And Distress
106) Sagaragirirakshika <==> Protector Of Seas And Hills
107) Sarvakaryasiddhi Pradayika <==> Granter Of Success In All Attempts
108) Durga <==> Deity Durga || 108 ||