Heaven

Meaning

1. The abode of God or the gods, when considered as a specific location; the abode of the blessed departed who reside in the presence of God or the gods
2. Providence, the will of God or the gods, when considered as a personal entity or specific aspect of the divine; Fate
3. Other extended senses of heaven as a specific place similar to the abode of God, the gods, or the blessed departed
4. (obsolete) The sky, particularly its distant aspect as the abode of the sun, moon, and stars
5. The supreme God or Nature which controls the universe.
6. A surname originating as a patronymic derived from Evan
7. A female given name from English of modern usage from the noun heaven.

Synonyms

heaven

Paradise

empyrean

Heavenly City

City of God

Holy City

sky

Etymology

See heaven.