Attributes and Names of God in Ghanaian Religions

Vocabulary flashcards covering the nature, attributes, indigenous and cross-religious names of God across major religions and ethnic groups in Ghana (Akan, Ewe, Ga, Dagbani, Dagara, Christianity, and Islam), as well as practical ways humans demonstrate divine attributes.

God is Love

An attribute reflecting that God's love is unconditional, which humans demonstrate by loving one another unconditionally and helping and supporting the poor and needy in society.

God is all-knowing

An attribute meaning God knows every heart, requiring humans to avoid hypocrisy, remain honest with people, and approach Him for help whenever facing challenges.

God is Merciful / Compassionate

An attribute showing that God feels for humanity and shows sympathy to those who sin against Him, demonstrated when humans have sympathy for the suffering and misfortunes of others and are willing to forgive.

God is Reliable

An attribute meaning humanity can depend on God for all their needs, which people should emulate by trying as much as possible to make others depend on them in life.

God is Truthful

An attribute stating that God is always true to His words and everything He does or says, meaning humans should learn to remain truthful and speak the truth at all times.

God is the Judge

An attribute establishing that there is no partiality in God, requiring humans not to be partial in their judgment of other people.

God is Holy

An attribute indicating that God is holy and has no communion with sin, requiring humans to abstain from all appearance of evil (such as sexual immorality, unhealthy conversations, and stealing) and remain holy in thoughts and actions.

Tetekwaframoa

An indigenous Akan attribute meaning 'the ancient of days,' illustrating the nature of God as Everlasting.

Alpha and Omega

A Christian attribute meaning 'the beginning and the end,' illustrating the nature of God as Everlasting.

Al-Awwalu Wal Akhirun

An Islamic attribute meaning 'the beginning, no beginner and the end,' demonstrating God's everlasting nature.

Mawu (Omnipotent)

An indigenous Ewe attribute meaning 'almighty,' expressing the omnipotent nature of God.

Otumfuo

An Akan divine attribute meaning 'almighty,' illustrating the omnipotence of God.

El-Shaddai

A Christian attribute meaning 'God almighty,' representing the omnipotent nature of God.

Azza wa Jalla

An Islamic divine attribute meaning 'almighty God,' denoting God's omnipotent nature.

Hachile Mgmene

A divine name meaning 'Sky God.'

Binnam Danam

A Dagbani divine attribute meaning 'the Creator of creatures.'

Mawu Kitikata

An Ewe attribute of God meaning 'God is the source of life.'

Mawu Sogbolisa

An Ewe attribute and title for God meaning 'The Father.'

Togbe

An Ewe title translating to 'Chief / King.'

Mawuga

An Ewe name for God meaning 'The Great God.'

Selenu

An Ewe attribute of God meaning 'God is Awake.'

Sedinam

An Ewe attribute of God meaning 'God listens to man's prayers.'

Mawunyo

An Ewe attribute meaning 'God is Good.'

Mantse

A Ga title translating to 'King / Chief.'

Ataa Naa Nyonmo

A Ga divine title meaning 'Grand Father or Mother God.'

Saazu Mgmene

A Dagara divine title meaning 'Supreme God.'

Ahunabobrim

An Akan divine attribute meaning 'One who is not seen with naked eyes.'

Mprenpren Boafo

An Akan attribute meaning 'One who helps in times of need or trouble.'

Oseadeyo

An Akan attribute meaning 'One who decrees and it is established.'

Onyankopon

An Akan divine name meaning 'The Almighty God.'

Amosu

An Akan divine attribute meaning 'Giver of rain.'

Amowia

An Akan divine attribute meaning 'Giver of sunlight / sun.'

Odomankoma

An Akan divine title translating to 'The Ancient of Days.'

Oboade

An Akan divine title meaning 'The Creator.'

Nana

An Akan title for God translating to 'The Ancestor / Grandfather.'