Girl • Modern Tamil
Durga
துர்கா
Signature Meaning
Durga (துர்கா) is the name of a major Hindu goddess who represents strength, protection and the triumph of good over evil. The name is traditionally understood to mean “invincible” or “inaccessible,” evoking a sense of power and guardianship. Widely used across India, it is also familiar in Tamil-speaking communities as a devotional and strong feminine name.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/ˈT̪UrɡAː/
Starts with2 / T
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 16 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
D(4) + U(6) + R(2) + G(3) + A(1) = 16
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 24 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
4· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeDUHR-gaa
Tamil syllablesது-ர்-கா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈt̪urɡaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
DurgaaDoorgaDoorgaaDhurgaDhurgaaDhoorga