The word "God" has multiple meanings depending on context. As a regular word, it refers to a supreme being or deity—the being perfect in power, wisdom, and goodness who is worshipped as creator and ruler of the universe in religions like Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism. In lowercase form, "god" refers to any deity or divine being with supernatural attributes.

Etymology and Meaning

The English word "God" derives from ancient languages and serves as a translation for various religious terms. In Hebrew, the word "Elohim" means "divine ruler" or "the God," while "YHWH" (Yahweh) is God's personal name revealed to Moses. In Greek, "theos" means deity, and in Arabic, "Allah" means "the God". When capitalized in English, "God" typically refers to the monotheistic Supreme Being.

As an Acronym

While "God" is primarily a word rather than an acronym, people have created various backronyms including "Great Omniscient Deity," "Generator, Operator, Destroyer," "Gathering Of Developers" (a video game company), and numerous others. These are modern inventions and not the word's actual origin.