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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
JAH English Christian   10
Jah Rastafari   A name for God 11
Jamaga   Zarathustrian Primal Cause 7
Jamul Achumawi   Creator 13
Jealous English Christian   10
Jehovah - JHVH  Hebrew  Judaism God  4
Jehovah (YHWH) English Judaism   10
Jehovah-Eloheenu Hebrew Judaism The Lord our God 10
Jehovah-Elohim Hebrew Judaism The Eternal Creator 10
Jehovah-Hoseenu Hebrew Judaism The Lord our Maker 10
Jehovah-Jireh Hebrew Judaism The Lord our Provider 10
Jehovah-Mekaddishkem Hebrew Judaism The Lord our Sanctifier 10
Jehovah-Nissi Hebrew Judaism The Lord our Banner 10
Jehovah-Rohi Hebrew Judaism The Lord our Shepherd 10
Jehovah-Ropheka Hebrew Judaism The Lord our Healer 10
Jehovah-Sabaoth Hebrew Judaism The Lord of Hosts 10
Jehovah-Shalom Hebrew Judaism The Lord our Peace 10
Jehovah-Shammah Hebrew Judaism The Lord is Present 10
Jehovah-Tsidkenu Hebrew Judaism The Lord our Righteousness 10
Jubinal Lapp      God  1
Judge English Bahá'í   5
Judge of all the earth English Christian   10
Judge, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Hakam 3
Jumal Estonian   God 12
Jumala Finch    God  1
Jumala Finnish   God 12
Just Accountant English Zarathustrian Hamarna 7
Just One English Bahá'í   5
Just One, the English Christian   10
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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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