How Many Names Does God Have?

The Bible’s answer

God has just one personal name. It is written יהוה in Hebrew and is usually rendered “Jehovah” in English.
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Through his prophet Isaiah, God stated: “I am Jehovah. That is my name.” (Isaiah 42:8) This name appears about 7,000 times in ancient Bible manuscripts​—far more frequently than any other term for God or, indeed, anyone else’s personal name.
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Are there other names for God?
Although the Bible refers to God by only one personal name, it uses many titles and descriptions for him. The following list of some of those titles and descriptions shows how each one reveals an aspect of Jehovah’s nature or his personality.

Title
Reference
Meaning

Allah
(None)
Derived from Arabic, the word “Allah” is not a personal name but a title meaning “God.” Bible translations in Arabic and other languages use “Allah” as an equivalent for “God.”

Almighty
Genesis 17:1
Has irresistible power. The Hebrew expression ʼEl Shad·daiʹ, “God Almighty,” occurs seven times in the Bible.

The Alpha and the Omega
Revelation 1:8; 21:6; 22:13
“The first and the last,” or “the beginning and the end,” meaning that there was no Almighty God before Jehovah and there will be none after him. (Isaiah 43:10) Alpha and omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet.

Ancient of Days
Daniel 7:​9, 13, 22
Had no beginning; existed for an eternity before anyone or anything else came into being.​—Psalm 90:2.

Creator
Isaiah 40:28
Brought all things into existence.

Father
Matthew 6:9
Life-giver.

God
Genesis 1:1
An object of worship; a strong One. The Hebrew word ʼElo·himʹ is plural, indicating Jehovah’s majesty, dignity, or excellence.

God of gods
Deuteronomy 10:17
The supreme God, in contrast with the “worthless gods” worshipped by some.​—Isaiah 2:8.

Grand Instructor
Isaiah 30:20, 21
Gives beneficial teaching and direction.​—Isaiah 48:17, 18.

Grand Maker
Psalm 149:2
Brought all things into existence.​—Revelation 4:​11.

Happy God
1 Timothy 1:​11
Characterized by joy and happiness.​—Psalm 104:31.

Hearer of prayer
Psalm 65:2
Personally listens to each prayer offered to him in faith.

I Am That I Am
Exodus 3:​14, King James Version
Becomes whatever is needed to fulfill his purpose. This phrase has also been translated “I Will Become whatsoever I please” or “I Will Become What I Choose to Become.” (The Emphasised Bible, by J. B. Rotherham; New World Translation) This description helps to explain the personal name, Jehovah, given in the next verse.​—Exodus 3:​15.

Jealous
Exodus 34:14, King James Version
Tolerates no rivalry in worship. This term has also been translated “does not tolerate rivals” and “known for requiring exclusive devotion.”​—God’s Word Bible; New World Translation.

King of eternity
Revelation 15:3
His rulership has no beginning or end.

Lord
Psalm 135:5
Owner or master; Hebrew ʼA·dhohnʹ and ʼAdho·nimʹ.

Lord of hosts, Lord of Sabaoth
Isaiah 1:9, King James Version; Romans 9:​29, King James Version
Commander of vast forces of angels. The title “Lord of Sabaoth” can also be rendered “Jehovah of armies” and “Lord of the [heavenly] armies.”​—Romans 9:​29, New World Translation; NET Bible, footnote.

Most High
Psalm 47:2
Occupies the supreme position.

Most Holy One
Proverbs 9:​10
More holy (morally clean and pure) than any other being.

Potter
Isaiah 64:8
Has authority over individuals and nations, just as a potter has authority over clay.​—Romans 9:​20, 21.

Redeemer, Repurchaser
Isaiah 41:14; King James Version
Recovers or buys back mankind from sin and death through the ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ.​—John 3:​16.

Rock
Psalm 18:​2, 46
A secure refuge and source of salvation.

Savior
Isaiah 45:21
Delivers from danger or destruction.

Shepherd
Psalm 23:1
Cares for his worshippers.

Sovereign Lord
Genesis 15:2
Has supreme authority; Hebrew ʼAdho·naiʹ.

Supreme One
Daniel 7:​18, 27
The highest sovereign.
Place names in the Hebrew Scriptures
Some place names in the Bible include God’s personal name, but these are not