Maa Durga is the Mother Goddess, as well as the slayer of evils at the same time. Durga Maa is a form of Adi Shakti, the supremely radiant Goddess. In Sanskrit Durga means “One who is incomprehensible or difficult to reach”. Goddess Durga represents the supreme power and is worshiped in various forms including Parvati, Bhairavi, Vaishnavi, Kali, Jagatmata, Mahishasurmardhini, Gauri, Chandi and Uma.

Jai Maa Durga 108 Names

Jai Maa Durga 108 Names

Devi Durga is known by 108 different names. Here are the 108 names of Goddess Durga with English Meaning. These names of Maa Durga is recited to bring an end to all difficulties in one’s life.

हिंदी English Meaning in English
सति Sati One who got burned alive
साध्वी Saadhvi The Sanguine
भवप्रीता Bhavaprita One who is loved by the universe
भवानी Bhavaani The abode of the universe
भवमोचिनी Bhavamochani The absolver of the universe
आर्य Aarya Goddess
दुर्गा Durga The Invincible
जया Jaya The Victorious
अद्या Aadya The Initial reality
त्रिनेत्रा Trinetra One who has three-eyes
शूलधारिणी Shooldharini One who holds a monodent
पिनाकधारिणी Pinaakadharini One who holds the trident of Shiva
चित्रा Chitra The Picturesque
चंद्रघंटा Chandraghanta One who has mighty bells
महातपा Mahatapa With severe penance
मन: Manah Mind
बुद्धि Buddhi Intelligence
अहंकारा Ahankaara One with Pride
चित्तरूपा Chittarupa One who is in thought-state
चिता: Chita Death-bed
चिति Chiti The thinking mind
सर्वमन्त्रमयी Sarvamantramayi One who possess all the instruments of thought
सत्ता Satta One who is above all
स्त्यानन्दस्वरूपिनी Satyanandasvarupini Form of Eternal bliss
अनंता Ananta One who is Infinite or beyond measure
भवानी Bhaavini The Beautiful Woman
भाव्या Bhaavya Represents Future
भव्या Bhavya With Magnificence
अभव्या Abhavya Improper or fear-causing
सद्गति Sadagati Always in motion, bestowing Moksha (salvation)
शाम्भवी Shaambhavi Consort of Shambhu
देवमाता Devamata Mother Goddess
चिंता Chinta Tension
रत्नप्रिया Ratnapriya Adorned or loved by jewels
सर्वविद्या Sarvavidya Knowledgeable
दक्षकन्या Dakshakanya Daughter of Daksha
दक्षयज्ञविनाशिनी Dakshayajñavinaashini Interrupter of the sacrifice of Daksha
अपर्णा Aparna One who doesnt eat even leaves while fasting
अनेकवर्णा Anekavarna One who has many complexions
पाटला Paatala Red in color
पाटलवती Paatalavati Wearing red-color attire
पट्टाम्बरापरिधाना Pattaambaraparidhaana Wearing a dress made of leather
कलामंजीरारंजिनी Kalamanjiiraranjini Wearing a musical anklet
अमेया Ameyaa One who is beyond measure
विक्रमा Vikrama Violent
क्रूरा Krrooraa Brutal (on demons)
सुंदरी Sundari The Gorgeous
सुरसुन्दरी Sursundari Extremely Beautiful
वनदुर्गा Vandurga Goddess of forests
मातंगी Maatangi Goddess of Matanga
मातंगमुनिपूजिता Matangamunipujita Worshipped by Sage Matanga
ब्राह्मी Braahmi Power of God Brahma
महेश्वरी Maaheshvari Power of Lord Mahesha (Shiva)
ऐन्द्री Aeindri Power of God Indra
कौमारी Kaumaari The adolescent
वैष्णवी Vaishnavi The invincible
चामुंडा Chaamunda Slayer of Chanda and Munda(demons)
वाराही Vaarahi One who rides on Varaah
लक्ष्मी Lakshmi Goddess of Wealth
परुषाकृति Purushaakriti One who takes the form of a man
विमिलौत्त्कार्शिनी Vimalauttkarshini One who provides joy
ज्ञाना Gyaana Full of Knowledge
क्रिया Kriya One who is in action
नित्या Nitya The eternal one
बुद्धिदा Buddhida The bestower of wisdom
बहुला Bahula One who is in various forms
बहुलप्रेमा Bahulaprema One who is loved by all
सर्ववाहनवाहना Sarvavahanavahana One who rides all vehicles
निशुम्भशुम्भहननी NishumbhaShumbhaHanani Slayer of the demon-brothers Shumbha Nishumbha
महिषासुरमर्दिनी MahishasuraMardini Slayer of the bull-demon Mahishaasura
मधुकैटभहन्त्री MadhuKaitabhaHantri Slayer of the demon-duo Madhu and Kaitabha
चंडमुंडविनाशिनी ChandaMundaVinashini Destroyer of the ferocious asuras Chanda and Munda
सर्वासुरविनाशा Sarvasuravinasha Destroyer of all demons
सर्वादानवघातिनी Sarvadaanavaghaatini Possessing the power to kill all the demons
सर्वाशास्त्रमयी Sarvashaastramayi One who is deft in all theories
सत्या Satya The truth
सर्वास्त्रधारिणी Sarvaastradhaarini Possessor of all the missile weapons
अनेकशस्त्रहस्ता Anekashastrahasta Possessor of many hand weapons
अनेकास्त्रधारनी AnekastraDhaarini Possessor of many missile weapons
कुमारी Komaari The beautiful adolescent
एककन्या Ekakanya The girl child
किशोरी Kaishori The adolescent
युवती Yuvati The Woman
यति Yati Ascetic, one who renounces the world
अप्रौढा Apraudha One who never gets old
प्रौढा Praudha One who is old
वृद्धमाता Vriddhamaata The old mother (loosely)
बलप्रदा Balaprada The bestower of strength
महोदरी Mahodari One who has huge belly which stores the universe
मुक्तकेशी Muktakesha One who has open tresses
घोररूपा Ghorarupa Having a fierce outlook
महाबला Mahaabala Having immense strength
अग्निज्वाला Agnijwaala One who is poignant like fire
रौद्रमुखी Raudramukhi One who has a fierce face like destroyer Rudra
कालरात्रि Kaalaratri Goddess who is black like night
तपस्विनी Tapasvini one who is engaged in penance
नारायणी Narayani The destructive aspect of Lord Narayana (Brahma)
भद्रकाली Bhadrakaali Fierce form of Kali
विष्णुमाया Vishnumaya Spell of Lord Vishnu
जलोदरी Jalodari Abode of the ethereal universe
शिवदूती Shivadooti Ambassador of Lord Shiva
कराली Karaali The Violent
अनंता Ananta The Infinite
परमेश्वरी Parameshvari The Ultimate Goddess
कात्यानी Katyayani One who is worshipped by sage Katyanan
सावित्री Savitri Daughter of the Sun God Savitr
प्रत्यक्षा Pratyaksha One who is real
ब्रह्मवादिनी Brahmavaadini One who is present everywhere
Durga Ashtothram Strotram

Durga Ashtothram Strotram

All these names are well versed in Durga Saptshati by Rishi Markaṇdeya in which Lord Shiva told Devi Parvati one-hundred and eight names, by the means of which Durga or Adi Shakti can be pleased. This is same as given above.

Besides this there is another set of 108 names of Maa Durga in form of 108 Mantras to please 108 form of Maa Adi Shakti. These are very easy to recite like any mantra. These are given below:-

Durga Ashtothram Mantras

Durga Ashtothram Mantras

Maa Durga is worshiped in many different forms, there are more than millions of names and forms of Maa Durga. But there is an another set of 108 names of Maa Durga  & you may find that set of 108 names set here : 108 Names of Maa Durga