Gottes

Gottes is the genitive singular form of Gott in German, meaning "of God" or "God's." It is not a standalone noun but an inflected form used as a possessive modifier in phrases and in compounds.

In modern German, Gottes appears mainly in names of religious terms and in fixed expressions. Common examples include die Gnade Gottes (God's grace), das Haus Gottes or Gotteshaus (house of God), and Gottesdienst (a church service). The historical term Gottesgnadentum denotes the divine right of kings and is used in historical or theological contexts.

Etymology and usage: The form derives from Gott with the genitive ending -es, a pattern preserved in many German masculine and neuter nouns. It is widely used in religious language, biblical translations, and the formation of compound nouns.

As a surname: Gottes is also attested as a German surname. Surnames based on Gott or other divine-themed words are found in German-speaking regions; Gottes as a family name may originate from a baptismal, patronymic, or toponymic source, and appears in genealogical records.