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Durga meaning in Sanskrit

दुर्गा durgā

UK/ˈdʊə.ɡə//ˈdʊɹ.ɡə/

Durga in Sanskrit: दुर्गा (durgā). In English, Durga means the goddess of war, strength, and protection.

Sanskrit words for Durga

female deity
दुर्गा durgā

English meaning of Durga

  1. proper noun The goddess of war, strength, and protection.
  2. proper noun A female given name from Sanskrit, common in India. Another name of Parvati.

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Questions about Durga in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of Durga in Sanskrit?
Durga in Sanskrit is दुर्गा (durgā).
Durga इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Durga: दुर्गा (durgā).
What does Durga mean in English?
Durga means the goddess of war, strength, and protection.

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