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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
I am a father to Israel English Christian   10
I am a great King English Christian   10
I am for you English Christian   10
I am God English Christian   10
I am God Almighty English Christian   10
I am gracious English Christian   10
I am he English Christian   10
I am he that comforteth you English Christian   10
I am he that doth speak English Christian   10
I am holy English Christian   10
I am in the midst of Israel English Christian   10
I am married unto you English Christian   10
I am merciful English Christian   10
I am that I am English Christian   10
I am the Almighty God English Christian   10
I am the first and the last English Christian   10
I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob English Christian   10
I am the God of thy fathers English Christian   10
I am the Lord English Christian   10
I am the Lord God English Christian   10
I am the Lord in the midst of the earth English Christian   10
I am the Lord that doth sanctify you English Christian   10
I am the Lord that healeth thee English Christian   10
I am the Lord that maketh all things English Christian   10
I am the Lord that smiteth English Christian   10
I am the Lord thy God English Christian   10
I am the Lord thy God from the land of Egypt English Christian   10
I am the Lord thy God that divideth the sea English Christian   10
I am the Lord thy God which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go English Christian   10
I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit English Christian   10
I am the Lord which exercise loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness English Christian   10
I am the Lord which hallow you English Christian   10
I am the Lord, and there is none else English Christian   10
I am the Lord, the God of all flesh English Christian   10
I am the Lord, your Holy One English Christian   10
I am their inheritance (speaking of the priests) English Christian   10
I am thy exceeding great reward English Christian   10
I am thy part and thine inheritance (said to the Levites) English Christian   10
I am thy salvation English Christian   10
I am thy Savior English Christian   10
I am thy shield English Christian   10
I am with thee English Christian   10
I am with thee to deliver thee English Christian   10
I am with thee to save thee English Christian   10
I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save English Christian   10
Ianaha   Zarathustrian Protector of the world 7
Ilah Hindustasni    God  4
Illu Syrian    God  4
Illustrious, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Majid 3
Immortal English Zarathustrian Anah-aoshaka 7
Impregnable, the English Islam Arabic: As-Samad 3
In touch with all English Zarathustrian Paravandeh 7
Inca Quechua    God  4
Incomparable, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Badi 3
Independent, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Ghani 3
Indivisible, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Aḥad 3
Indulgent, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Haleem 3
Infinite, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Azeem 3
Infinitely Patient English Zarathustrian Khawar 7
Inheritor of All, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Warith 3
Invisible Creator of the Universe English Zarathustrian   7
invisible God, the English Christian   10
Ioskeha Huron   God 13
Iriria Bribri   Goddess 13
Irresistible, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Jabbar 3
Isa Shoshone   God 13
Isha Shoshone   Creator 13
Ishvara   Hindu Cosmic Controller or Lord  2
Isten Hungarian   God 12
Istr Persian    God  4
Istu Pannonian    God  1
Ixtcibenihehat Gros Ventre   Creator 13
Iya Sioux   God 13
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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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