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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
Vaaspar Zarathustrian Giver of All Things 7
Varun   Zarathustrian Deliverer from evil 7
Vasna   Zarathustrian All-Pervading 7
Vaspan   Zarathustrian Embracing All Creation 7
Vast, the English Islam Arabic: Al-Wasse'e 3
Victorious English Zarathustrian Firozgar 7
Victory Giver. the English Islam Arabic: Al-Fattah 3
Vishnu   Hindu is seen as Para Brahman within Vaishnava traditions, and the Vishnu Sahasranama enumerates 1000 names of Vishnu, each name eulogizing one of His countless great attributes. The names of Vishnu's Dasavatara in particular are considered divine names.  2
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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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