Girija
Girija is a feminine given name widely used in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in India and Nepal. The name derives from Sanskrit giri, meaning “mountain,” and ja, meaning “born” or “daughter,” yielding the sense “born of the mountains” or “daughter of the mountains.”
In Hindu tradition, Girija is an epithet of Parvati, the goddess of power and the consort of
As a given name, Girija is used for girls across several Indian languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali,
Notable people with the name include Girija Prasad Koirala, a Nepali politician who served as prime minister,
See also Parvati, the goddess with whom Girija is associated, and the broader cultural context of the