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Durga
DOOR-guh
Durga (name) means a Hindu goddess of war, strength, and protection, and a feminine given name in India derived from her name. Example: “Durga Puja is one of the biggest festivals in Bengal.”
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A Hindu goddess of war, strength, and protection, and a feminine given name in India derived from her name.
"Durga Puja is one of the biggest festivals in Bengal."
"‘He was running riot in the heavens, none of the male gods could kill him; so they joined forces and created Durga, bestowed all their powers on her. That’s why she has ten arms, a weapon in each gifted by a different god.’"
— Santanu Bhattacharya, Deviants (2025)
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Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit दुर्गा (durgā).
Frequently asked questions
What does “Durga” mean?
The word “Durga” means a Hindu goddess of war, strength, and protection, and a feminine given name in India derived from her name.
How do you pronounce “Durga”?
“Durga” is pronounced DOOR-guh (/ˈdʊɹ.ɡə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Durga” in a sentence?
Here is “Durga” used in a sentence: “Durga Puja is one of the biggest festivals in Bengal.”
What part of speech is “Durga”?
“Durga” is a name.
Where does the word “Durga” come from?
The word “Durga” comes from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Sanskrit दुर्गा (durgā).
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