Multiple choice general knowledge On which Hindu Goddess' name is the name Kolkata based? Goddess Durga Goddess Saraswati Lord Shiva Goddess Kali Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation The name 'Kolkata' is derived from 'Kolkata,' one of the names of Goddess Kali. The city's name has roots in the Hindu goddess worship, particularly Kali, the fierce form of Goddess Durga.