Hindu mythology-inspired names never go out of style, and when Indian celebrities return to their roots with creative ones, fans follow. Girl parents are spoilt
for choice if they’re naming their children after Goddess Durga. They’re creative, beautiful and feminine in the most desi way. Navratri in India is in full swing. Soon, Durga Puja festivities will begin, leading to Dussehra and then Diwali. Dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine manifestations, the festival period in the country has just begun. Ahead of Durga Puja festivities, let’s bookmark some gorgeous baby girl names that were inspired by the Goddess. These celebrity couples chose names for their daughters after careful consideration. From Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s daughter Vamika to Patralekhaa and Rajkummar Rao’s soon-to-be a year old baby girl Parvati, here are some gorgeous names.
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s daughter Vamika
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were blessed with a baby girl on January 11, 2021. The actress, known to be spiritually inclined and religious, opted for a simple yet unique name for her daughter. Vamika is a Sanskrit name that represents a manifestation of Goddess Durga, who is significant for divine feminine power. The name is also said to be tied to the term Vam, which means the left side of Lord Shiva, and it represents Shakti, or Ardhangini.
Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela’s daughter Klin Kaara
Upasana and Ram Charan Konidela welcomed their firstborn, daughter Klin Kaara Konidela, on June 20, 2023. Opting for a unique yet deeply rooted name for their first daughter, the South stars introduced her as Klin Kaara Konidela. The name is derived from the sacred Hindu text Lalitha Sahasranamam, which lists 1,000 names of the Goddess Lalita, who represents supreme divine feminine energy and Shakti.
Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover’s daughter Devi
Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover are proud girl parents. Their daughter, Devi Basu Singh Grover, was born on November 12, 2022. Her name’s literal meaning is Goddess. Bipasha and Karan named her after Maa Durga, as she was the answer to their prayers. It is a collective name for all Goddesses.
Patralekhaa and Rajkummar Rao’s daughter Parvati
Patralekhaa and Rajkummar Rao became girl parents on November 15, 2025. They named her Parvati Paul Rao. According to Hindu mythology, Parvati is a principal Hindu goddess and is the mother of Lord Ganesha and Lord Kartikeya. One of her alternate names is Durga.
Which Durga-inspired celebrity name is your favourite?
