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Names and Attributes of God
In the Writings of various Religions, God is referred to in many ways. The most common ones are listed below. You may have clicked on one of His names or attributes which are linked to this glossary entry.
 
This list of names and attributes is my no means complete. The concept of placing any limitation on God is indicative of blasphemy. If you know of other translations, names or attributes of God which are not listed, please submit them to the webmaster at: abahaiglossary@gmail.com.
 
A meaning or definition is given for the names and attributes which are not from the English language.
Names and Attributes of God Menu
Name / Attribute Language Religion Meaning Ref
Gail-adar-gar   Zarathustrian Transmuter of Dust into Fire 7
Gail-nam-gar   Zarathustrian Transmuter of Dust into water 7
Gail-vad-gar   Zarathustrian Transmuter of Dust into Air 7
Ganapatyas   Hindu focus on worship of Ganesha (also called Ganapati), and Shaktas worship Shakti as the Supreme.  2
Gar-a-gar   Zarathustrian Creator of all Humanity and its actions 7
Gar-a-gar-gar   Zarathustrian Creator of all Human and Animal Life 7
Gar-gar   Zarathustrian Master Craftsman 7
Garo-gar   Zarathustrian Rewarder of sincere desires 7
Gatherer, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Jami'e 3
Gathering One English Bahá'í   5
Generous One English Bahá'í   5
Generous, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Karim 3
Gira   Zarathustrian Upholder of all 7
Gitchi Manitou Anishinabe   God, Creator 13
Giver of All Things English Zarathustrian Vaaspar 7
Giver of Dishonour, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Mudhell 3
Giver of Honour, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Mu'ezz 3
Giver of Life, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Muhyi 3
Giving English Bahá'í   5
Glorious all-ruler  English   Old English: Wuldor Alwealda  8
Glorious Father  English   Old English: Wuldorfæder  8
Glorious Lord, the English Christian   10
Glorious One English Bahá'í   5
Glory English Bahá'í   5
Glory in the midst of her [Jerusalem], the English Christian   10
Glory of their strength English Christian   10
Glory of thy people Israel English Christian   10
Glowing, Shining, Vitalising - Absolute Name of God  English Sikh Hari 2

God

English All God All
God in 154 languages        
God ælmihtig  Old English   God Almighty  8
God Almighty English Christian   10
God Almighty  English   Old English: God ælmihtig  8
God Alone English Christian   10
God and Father of all English Christian   10
God full of compassion English Christian   10
God in whose hand thy breath is English Christian   10
God most high English Christian   10
God my maker English Christian   10
God of Abraham English Christian   10
God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob English Christian   10
God of all comfort English Christian   10
God of all flesh English Christian   10
God of all grace English Christian   10
God of all the families of Israel English Christian   10
God of glory English Christian   10
God of gods English Christian   10
God of Grace to the wicked English Bahá'í   5
God of heaven English Christian   10
God of heaven and earth English Christian   10
God of hope English Christian   10
God of hosts  English   Old English: Weruda God  8
God of Israel English Christian   10
God of Jacob English Christian   10
God of Jeshurun English Christian "Jeshurun" means "upright," and refers to Israel 10
God of knowledge English Christian   10
God of love and peace English Christian   10
God of my life English Christian   10
God of my mercy English Christian   10
God of my praise English Christian   10
God of my righteousness English Christian   10
God of my rock English Christian   10
God of our salvation English Christian   10
God of patience and consolation English Christian   10
God of peace English Christian   10
God of the armies of Israel English Christian   10
God of the Hebrews English Christian   10
God of the living English Christian   10
God of the spirits of all flesh English Christian   10
God of the whole earth English Christian   10
God of thy fathers English Christian   10
God of truth and without iniquity English Christian   10
God only wise English Christian   10
God our Savior English Christian   10
God our shield English Christian   10
God ready to pardon English Christian   10
God that answereth by fire English Christian   10
God that doest wonders English Christian   10
God that formed thee English Christian   10
God that judgeth in the earth English Christian   10
God that made the world and all things therein English Christian   10
God that performeth all things for me English Christian   10
God that showeth mercy English Christian   10
God the Judge of all English Christian   10
God the Lord English Christian   10
God which fed me all my life long unto this day English Christian   10
God which raiseth the dead English Christian   10
God Who is Sufficient for the Needs of His People, the English Judaism Hebrew: El-Shaddai 10
God, that cannot lie English Christian   10
God, that comforteth those that are cast down English Christian   10
God, that giveth to all men liberally English Christian   10
God, the Father English Christian   10
God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ English Christian   10
God, which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvelous things without number English Christian   10
God, which hath not turned away my prayer English Christian   10
God, which trieth our hearts English Christian   10
Godh Danish    God  4
Godhead, the English Christian   10
Godt Dutch    God  1
Goed Flemish    God  1
Goezur Japanese    God  1
Gott German    God  1
Gott Swiss    God  1
Governor among the nations English Christian   10
Govinda   Sikh Preserver of the World  2
Gracious and merciful God English Christian   10
Gracious One English Bahá'í   5
Granter of Security, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Mu'min 3
Grateful, the English Islam Arabic: Ash-Shakoor 3
Great and dreadful God, the English Christian   10
Great God that formed all things, the English Christian   10
Great God, the English Christian   10
Great King above all gods English Christian   10
Great King over all the earth English Christian   10
Great Lord  English Hindu Maheshvara 2
Great, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Kabeer 3
great, the mighty, and the terrible God, the ("terrible" means "awesome" in KJV) English Christian   10
Great, the Mighty God, the English Christian   10
Greatest Remembrance English Bahá'í   5
Great Spirit Many tribes   God, Creator 13
Guarantor, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Mu'min 3
Guardian, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Muhaymin 3
Gud Danish   God 12
Gud Norwegian    God  1
Gud Swedish    God 12
Guð Icelandic   God 12
Gudatrigakwitl Wiyot   God 13
Guide of my youth English Christian   10
Guide, Infallible Teacher and Knower, the English Islam Arabic: Ar-Rashid 3
Guide. The English Islam Arabic: Al-Hadi 3
Gurmantar   Sikh the Guru's Word. See also: Satnam, Waheguru  
Gut Danish    God  1
Gut Swedish    God  1
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Sources:
1. chestofbooks.com - The Name of God in Different Languages
2. Wikipedia - Names of God
3. Wikipedia - Names of God in Islam
4. Ripley's Believe It or Not - # 96; pps. 23-24; ©1929
5. The Bahá'í Writings - The Long Healing Prayer
6. The Bahá'í Writings - Bahá'í Prayers
7. Wikipedia - Names of God in Zoroastrianism
8. Wikipedia - Names of God in Old English poetry
9. The Bahá'í Writings -
10. Full Gospel Family Publications
11. Wikipedia - List of African spirits
12. Online Translator
13. Native American Gods and Goddesses, Native American Creator Gods
14. Wikipedia - List of names of Odin
15. Wikipedia - Alláh
16. translator.eu
 
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