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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.

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Name / Attribute Language Religion Meaning Ref Rain Hindoostanee    God  1 Raiser of The Dead, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Ba'ith 3 Raiyomand   Zarathustrian Rayed in glory 7 Rakhoha   Zarathustrian Freest of the free 7 Rama   Hindu  God  4 Rama   Hindu is associated with Vishnu and is especially venerated in bhakti literature, such as that of Kabir and Ravidas, and more recently in the writings of Mohandas Gandhi.  2 Ravager English Bahá'í   5 Raven Northwestern   God 13 Raweno Iroquois   God, Creator God 13 Rayed in glory English Zarathustrian Raiyomand 7 Reaching equally to all English Zarathustrian Nasha 7 Real, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Ḥaqq 3 Reckoner, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Hasib 3 Recorder of Man's actions English Zarathustrian Padmani 7 Redeemer of Israel English Christian   10 Refuge for the oppressed English Christian   10 Refuge from the storm English Christian   10 Refuge in times of trouble English Christian   10 Reinstater Who Brings Back All, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Mu'id 3  TOP   Remover of affliction English Zarathustrian Baish-tarana 7 Renewer of Creation English Zarathustrian Abarin-nao-tawan 7 Requiter, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Muqsit 3 Responsive, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Mujib 3 Restorer / Improver of Affairs, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Jabbar 3 Restrainer, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Qabid 3 Rewarder of sincere desires English Zarathustrian Garo-gar 7 Righteous Father English Christian   10 righteous judge, the English Christian   10 righteous Lord, the English Christian   10 Rightful, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Bari' 3 Rising One English Bahá'í   5 Rivers of water in a dry place English Christian   10 Rock of Israel English Christian   10 Rock of my refuge English Christian   10 Rock of my salvation English Christian   10 Rock of my strength English Christian   10 Rock that begat thee, the English Christian   10 rock that is higher than I, the English Christian   10  TOP   Rock, the English Christian   10 Root of Creation English Zarathustrian Bun-e-stiha 7 Ruler  English   Old English: Wealdend 8 Ruler in Israel English Christian   10 Ruling One English Bahá'í   5

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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

See also:

Athanasius Kircher's diagram of the names of God The Name of God in Different Languages at: chestofbooks.com Names of God at: wikipedia.org Names of God in the Qur'an at: wikipedia.org The Names of God at: characterbuildingforfamilies.com/names.html

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