Durgabai
Sanskrit · Not verified · 3 syllables
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About the name Durgabai
Durgabai is a Sanskrit name combining "Durga," the Hindu goddess of power and protection, with "bai," a suffix meaning "woman" or "lady" used in Indian languages, literally translating to "woman of Durga" or "goddess-like woman." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and was notably borne by Durgabai Deshmukh (1909–1981), a prominent Indian freedom fighter, social reformer, and politician who played a significant role in India's independence movement and constitutional development.
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Etymology
Durgabai is a Sanskrit name combining "Durga," the Hindu goddess of power and protection, with "bai," a suffix meaning "woman" or "lady" used in Indian languages, literally translating to "woman of Durga" or "goddess-like woman." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and was notably borne by Durgabai Deshmukh (1909–1981), a prominent Indian freedom fighter, social reformer, and politician who played a significant role in India's independence movement and constitutional development.
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