In some faiths a sacred female figure holds a central place in religious prayer and worshipFor example Shaktism the worship of the female force that animates the world is one of the three major sects.

Female names goddess. Aarya is another name of Goddess Parvathi otherwise known as Goddess Durga. Goddesses have been linked with virtues such as beauty love sexuality motherhood creativity and fertility exemplified by the ancient mother goddess cult. Freyja Freyr and Freyja.

Maeve Celtic A great Irish warrior queen. It means faithful wise auspicious benevolent and honored. Goddess of love with angelic beauty and charm and inspired love in all living things lover of Ares.

Powerful Greek Goddess Names for Girls The ancient Greek goddesses of Mount Olympus were powerful and some like Hera were feared by the gods. Other goddesses brought gods and men to their knees in devotion. Norse and Hindu mythology names are less common among American parents but offer such beautiful choices as Indira Priya and Signy.

Amaunet - The Ogdoad Goddess of the North wind this carried the rain she was the female form of the originally androgynous God Amun. Along with Luna and Phoebe other goddess names in the US Top 1000 include Athena Aurora Flora Freya Iris Cora Selena and Thalia. Maia Greek - Spring Goddess and the eldest and considered.

The female god related to the crossroads tombs and underworld meaning far off. Along with Athena and Luna other mythological girl names in the US Top 1000 include Aurora Daphne Iris Lilith Maeve Maia Penelope and Phoebe. A maiden who refused to marry men meaning secure and immovable.

One of the three original muses meaning practice or exercise. Less common goddess names such as those of Hindu and Celtic goddesses include Aine Devi Lakshmi and Niamh. This list strives to include all more-or-less usable mythological names for girls out there.