theonymology
Theonymology is a branch of onomastics and religious studies dedicated to the study of theonyms—the names of deities and other divine figures. It examines how divine names arise, what they signify, how they are formed, transmitted, and used across languages and cultures. It distinguishes primary theonyms (the names themselves) from related forms such as epithets, titles, and theonyms in phrases.
Methods and scope: Theonymology uses linguistics, philology, archaeology, historical documentation, and textual criticism. It investigates etymology,
Examples and challenges: Across traditions theonyms vary from simple names to compound forms with attributes. Examples
Relation to other fields: Theonymology sits at the crossroads of linguistics, theology, anthropology, and history, and