S.No | Name | Meaning of the Name |
1 | Ganga | The one who is born from the Ganges river |
2 | Tripathagā | The one who flows through the three worlds (heaven, earth, and underworld) |
3 | Jagadgaurī | The one who is the mother of the universe |
4 | Vīrabhadraśayī | The one who resides in the heart of Lord Shiva’s fierce form, Virabhadra |
5 | Surānandā | The one who gives joy to the gods |
6 | Hlādinī | The one who brings delight and happiness |
7 | Jihvāmūlī | The one who is the root of the tongue (referring to the source of holy water that is Ganga) |
8 | Kāvérī | The one who is like the Kaveri river, a holy river in southern India |
9 | Vimalodakā | The one whose water is pure and holy |
10 | Bhagīrathapriyā | The one who is dear to King Bhagiratha, who brought Ganga to earth |
11 | Kālahamsikā | The one who has a black swan as her vehicle |
12 | Narmadā | The one who is like the Narmada river, another holy river in India |
13 | Padmapādī | The one who has lotus feet |
14 | Alakanandā | The one who is like the Alakananda river, a tributary of Ganga |
15 | Bhadrakālī | The one who is fierce and protects her devotees |
16 | Mandākinī | The one who is like the Mandakini river, another tributary of Ganga |
17 | Mahānandā | The one who gives great joy and happiness |
18 | Gautamī | The one who is like the Gautami river, a tributary of Ganga |
19 | Śānti | The one who brings peace and tranquility |
20 | Nalini | The one who is like a lotus flower |
21 | Varārohā | The one who has a great and beautiful chariot |
22 | Vaikunthānandā | The one who is the daughter of Lord Vishnu and brings joy to Vaikuntha (heaven) |
23 | Saraswatī | The one who is like the river Saraswati, a holy river in ancient India |
24 | Jāhnavī | The one who is like the Jahnavi river, another name for Ganga |
25 | Kumbhapriyā | The one who is fond of the Kumbh Mela, a Hindu pilgrimage where millions bathe in Ganga |
26 | Triśīrṣī | The one who has three heads (referring to the Tridevi – Goddesses Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati – who merged to become Ganga) |
27 | Arunā | The one who is like the Aruna river, another tributary of Ganga |
28 | Haimavatī | The one who is like the Haimavati river, another name for the Ganga in Hindu mythology |
29 | Guhāgarbhā | The one who is in the womb of a cave (referring to her source in the Himalayas) |
30 | Padmapadmalayā | The one who is like a garland of lotus flowers |
31 | Śailaputrī | The one who is the daughter of Bhumatha |
32 | Bhavaṇyā | The one who is the beloved of Lord Shiva |
33 | Tāpasaugandhikā | The one who has the fragrance that pleases the sages |
34 | Devī | The one who is a goddess |
35 | Gaurī | The one who is fair complexioned and the consort of Lord Shiva |
36 | Nityānandā | The one who gives eternal joy |
37 | Naimiṣī | The one who is like the Naimisha forest, where sages perform penance |
38 | Kāntimati | The one who is radiant and beautiful |
39 | Amṛtapriyā | The one who is fond of nectar |
40 | Mandodarī | The one who is like the Mandodari river, another name for Ganga |
41 | Gandhavatī | The one who has a fragrant flow |
42 | Havyavāhī | The one who carries offerings made during yajnas (Hindu rituals) |
43 | Kālamalāri | The one who removes the sins of those who bathe in her waters |
44 | Kāverījā | The one who is born from the Kaveri river |
45 | Sudhāmā | The one who gives the nectar of immortality |
46 | Pāvana | The one who purifies everything |
47 | Asitā | The one who has a dark complexion |
48 | Chāruhāsinī | The one who has a charming smile |
49 | Vaidyadhātrī | The one who is the physician of the gods |
50 | Sumanoharā | The one who is pleasing to the mind |
51 | Sindhujā | The one who is born from the ocean (referring to the legend of her descent from heaven) |
52 | Girijā | The one who is the daughter of the mountain (referring to her descent from the Himalayas) |
53 | Sārasvatī | The one who is like the river Saraswati |
54 | Mandāravatī | The one who is like the Mandarava flower |
55 | Jayā | The one who is victorious |
56 | Dhenukī | The one who has the form of a cow |
57 | Kālindī | The one who is like the Kalindi river, another name for the Yamuna river |
58 | Svargapāvakā | The one who purifies heaven |
59 | Tungabhadrā | The one who is like the Tungabhadra river |
60 | Kālarātrī | The one who is the night of destruction (referring to the Kali Yuga cycle) |
61 | Vaijayantī | The one who wears a garland of victory |
62 | Sadhūpahārī | The one who accepts offerings made by her devotees |
63 | Shubhapradā | The one who gives auspiciousness |
64 | Garuḍavāhanā | The one who rides on the Garuda, a divine bird and vehicle of Lord Vishnu |
65 | Anudinamuktipradā | The one who gives liberation every day |
66 | Muktikāmuktidāyinī | The one who gives both liberation and the desire for liberation |
67 | Kāśīnivāsinī | The one who resides in the holy city of Kashi (Varanasi) |
68 | Asitāmbhodharā | The one who has a dark blue complexion like a rain cloud |
69 | Janārdanī | The one who is the consort of Lord Vishnu |
70 | Sarvasiddhidāyinī | The one who bestows all types of success |
71 | Sambhavānanda | The one who is the source of happiness |
72 | Jihvātī | The one who is the tongue of Lord Vishnu |
73 | Sītā | The one who is like Sita, the consort of Lord Rama |
74 | Dhṛtarāṣṭravivardhanī | The one who is like the river that increases the power of Dhritarashtra, the blind king in the epic Mahabharata |
75 | Surataruṇā | The one who is like the morning sun, which brings happiness to the gods |
76 | Gangādharapriyā | The one who is beloved by Lord Shiva, who holds the Ganges river in his hair |
77 | Varadā | The one who is the giver of boons |
78 | Sthūlā | The one who is vast and all-encompassing |
79 | Pravāhavatī | The one who has a strong flow |
80 | Pāvakārādhyā | The one who is worshiped as the purifier |
81 | Surārcitā | The one who is worshiped by the gods |
82 | Sthūlavarjitā | The one who is devoid of impurities and imperfections |
83 | Anantā | The one who is endless and infinite |
84 | Mānasa | The one who is the mind-born daughter of Lord Brahma |
85 | Śivapriyā | The one who is beloved by Lord Shiva |
86 | Jīvana | The one who is the life-giving force |
87 | Sāvitrī | The one who is like the Gayatri mantra, which is associated with the sun |
88 | Varṣadhara | The one who brings rain and fertility to the land |
89 | Tīrthapādā | The one whose feet are like sacred places of pilgrimage |
90 | Nityānandākara | The one who is the embodiment of eternal bliss |
91 | Jagaddhātrī | The one who is the mother of the universe |
92 | Anantavīrya | The one who has infinite power and strength |
93 | Pāpahārī | The one who removes sins and impurities |
94 | Suraśobhitā | The one who is adorned by the gods |
95 | Anantānandamayī | The one who is full of endless bliss |
96 | Jñānamudrā | The one who is the seal of knowledge |
97 | Sarvopakārikā | The one who benefits all |
98 | Devatātmikā | The one who is the soul of all deities |
99 | Bhaktapriyā | The one who is beloved to her devotees |
100 | Śāntidāyinī | The one who gives peace |
101 | Viśvaganga | The one who is the Ganga of the whole universe |
102 | Tārayantī | The one who helps her devotees cross the ocean of samsara (the cycle of birth and death) |
103 | Surābhā | The one who has a pleasing fragrance |
104 | Utpalākṣī | The one who has lotus-like eyes |
105 | Dhātṛ | The one who nourishes and sustains all living beings |
106 | Bhavānī | The one who is the consort of Lord Shiva and the mother of the universe |
107 | Suratapriyā | The one who is beloved by the gods |
108 | Jagadambā | The one who is the mother of the universe |
Gangā | The one who is the river Ganges, the holiest river in Hinduism |