The names of God vary greatly across different religious traditions, cultures, and belief systems. Here are some of the most recognized names of God from various religions:
In Christianity:
- God
- Lord
- Yahweh (Jehovah)
- El Shaddai (God Almighty)
- Adonai (Lord/Master)
- Emmanuel (God with us)
- Abba (Father)
In Islam:
- Allah
- Ar-Rahman (The Most Gracious)
- Ar-Rahim (The Most Merciful)
- Al-Malik (The King)
- Al-Quddus (The Most Sacred)
- As-Salam (The Source of Peace)
- Al-Aziz (The Almighty)
- Al-Hakim (The All-Wise)
In Judaism:
- YHWH (Tetragrammaton)
- Adonai (My Lord)
- El (God)
- Elohim (God)
- Shaddai (Almighty)
- HaKadosh Baruch Hu (The Holy One, Blessed be He)
In Hinduism:
- Brahman (Ultimate Reality)
- Vishnu (Preserver)
- Shiva (Destroyer)
- Devi (Goddess)
- Krishna (An incarnation of Vishnu)
- Rama (Another incarnation of Vishnu)
In other belief systems:
- The Great Spirit (Native American spirituality)
- The Universe (Various spiritual perspectives)
- Ahura Mazda (Zoroastrianism)
- Tao (In Taoism)
This list is not exhaustive, and there are many other names and attributes used to describe the divine in various cultural and spiritual contexts. Each tradition offers a unique understanding of God or the divine, often reflecting the beliefs and values of the culture from which it originates.