Pronunciations (3)
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/ˈdʊə.ɡə/
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/ˈdʊɹ.ɡə/
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/ˈdʊəɹ.ɡə/
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- US
Proper noun
The goddess of war, strength, and protection.
Usage- Hinduism
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‘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.’
A female given name from Sanskrit, common in India. Another name of Parvati.