Have you been trying to find a nickname for the devil?
A list of other names for the Devil could be beneficial for writers trying to make their story more interesting, for gamers looking to add some dark character to their Gamertag, and for religious scholars or students trying to complete an assignment.
Irrespective of the reason you need a list of slang used for the devil, you will find this list of popular slang for the devil from different religions and languages useful.
Biblical Names of The Devil
Thoughts about the Devil conjure up instant images of a red-faced monster with a tail, fiery eyes, a pitchfork, and two horns; a hellish fiend and the greatest arch-villain known to man.
Thousands of books have been written about the Devil and many more will. One thing is clear, a large majority of religions and cultures are in unanimous agreement that the Devil is a foe who should be feared – and avoided.
The Bible in 1st Peter 5:8 warns about the Devil: “Be sober, be vigilant, for your adversary the Devil like a roaring lion walketh about seeking whom he may devour.”Jesus, while addressing the Pharisees in John 8:44, speaks of the Devil thus: “He was a murderer from the beginning and had no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks his natural language for he is a liar and the father of lies”. These verses give insight into the very character of the Devil and explain the origins of some of the names he is known by.
In this article, we would list some of the appellations of the Devil in religious and cultural contexts. As the saying goes, you have to know your enemy to defeat him. Hopefully, you stay one step ahead of this great adversary. Happy reading!
Here’s a list of some of the most popular nicknames for the devil with Bible references:
- Satan – The name, Satan, was used to describe the devil in the Bible.
- The Devil – The term “the devil” was used to refer to Satan in the Bible.
- Lucifer ‒ Used in Isaiah 14:12.
- The Evil One ‒ Used in 1 John 5:19.
- Beast ‒ Frequently used in the Book of Revelations.
- Antichrist ‒ Used in different chapters of the New Testament Bible, especially in Revelations.
- Mammon ‒ Culled from Matthew 6:24.
- Wicked One ‒ Used in Matthew 13:19.
- Beelzebub ‒ Beelzebub, the prince of demons/ the ruler of the demons, is identified in Matthew 12:24 as the devil.
- Belial ‒ Used in 2 Corinthians 6:15.
- Deceiver ‒ Frequently used in the Book of Revelations.
- Demon/Demon Ruler ‒ Used in Matthew 12:24.
- Accuser ‒ Used in Matthew 4:1.
- Adversary ‒ Used in Job chapter 1.
- Angel/King of the Bottomless Pit ‒ A term derived from Revelations 9:11.
- Dragon ‒ Used in Revelations chapter 12.
- Enemy ‒ Used in Matthew 13:39.
- Fallen Angel ‒ Culled from Isaiah 14:12-15.
- Fallen Star ‒ Also used in Isaiah, chapter 14.
- Father of Lies ‒ Used in John 8:44.
- Lawless One ‒ Used in 2 Thessalonians 2:8.
- Murderer ‒ Used in John 8:44.
- Prince of the Power of the Air ‒ Used in Ephesians 2:2.
- Prince Satan ‒ Used in Ephesians 2:2.
- Roaring Lion ‒ From 1 Peter 5:8.
- Ruler of Darkness/King of Darkness ‒ Culled from Colossians 1:13.
- Ruler of this World ‒ Used in 2 Corinthians chapter 4.
- Serpent/Serpent of Old ‒ From Genesis chapter 3.
- Son of Perdition ‒ Used in 2 Thessalonians 2:3.
- Son of The Dawn ‒ Used in Isaiah 14:12.
- Son of The Morning ‒ Used in Isaiah 14:12.
- Son of Wickedness ‒ Used in Psalm 89:22.
- Tempter ‒ Used in Matthew 4:3.
- The Anointed Cherub ‒ A term used to describe the devil’s previous position in Ezekiel 28:14.
- The Fallen Light Bearer ‒ Culled from Isaiah 14:12.
- The Thief ‒ Used in John 10:10.
Nicknames for The Devil from Other Languages or Religions
The devil (sometimes referred to as “demon” or “evil god”) is a supernatural being that is recognized not just among Christians but in other religions and languages across the world. Here are some nicknames that represent the concept of the devil in certain religions and languages:
- Abaddon ‒ Hebrew/Greek term for the devil meaning for “the destroyer” or “the angel of death.”
- Apollyon ‒ A Greek term for the devil, meaning “the arch-fiend.”
- Azazel ‒ A Jewish term for the devil meaning “Pre-fallen.”
- Baal the Prince ‒ An Egyptian term for the devil.
- Baʿl-zabūl ‒ An Arabic term for the devil.
- Belial ‒ A Hebrew nickname for the devil.
- Bogeyman ‒ An Italian devil/demon from ancient folklore.
- Dante ‒ An Italian name for the devil.
- Diablo ‒ Spanish term for the devil.
- Diable ‒ The French word for devil.
- Dickens ‒ An Old English euphemism for the devil.
- Dracula ‒ A Romanian nickname for the devil.
- Emma-O ‒ A term for the Japanese ruler of Hell.
- Gorgo/Demogorgon ‒ A Greek nickname for the devil.
- Iblis ‒ One of the Islamic terms for the devil.
- Imp ‒ A nickname for the devil that originates from Germanic folklore.
- Mastema ‒ A Hebrew term for the devil.
- Mephistopheles ‒ A German folklore demon often used as an alternative for “Devil” or “Satan.”
- Old Harry ‒ An English nickname popular in the mid-17th century.
- Old Lutherfud ‒ An Old English nickname for the devil.
- Old Scratch ‒ A Middle English nickname for the devil.
- Scrooge ‒ An English devil.
- Set ‒ A term for an Egyptian devil.
- Shaitan ‒ An Arabic term for the devil.
- Supay ‒ Meaning “devil” in Quechua, Aymara, and Inca mythologies (South America).
- Tchort ‒ A Russian term for the devil, meaning “black god.”
- Esu ‒ the Yoruba word for Satan
- Ekwensu ‒ the Igbo word for Satan.
Other Nicknames for The Devil
There are certain nicknames that have been ascribed to the devil due to the diabolical nature of this being. These nicknames describe traits that have been associated with the devil as well as phrases by which the devil is known. Here are some of the terms that represent the devil:
- Author of all Sins
- Awful monster
- Bad ‘Un
- Bad Cat
- Bad Man
- Bogey
- Booger Man
- Boogie-Boogie
- Brute
- Chief of the Demons
- Dark Angel
- Devourer
- Enemy of My Soul
- Enemy of Righteousness
- Error
- Evil Doer
- Evil Spirit
- Evil/Evil Personified
- Fallen Cherub
- Father of Contention
- Fiend
- Fire Man
- Fox-Tail Devil
- God of Darkness
- Green-Horned Monster
- Guy with The Two-Tined Fork
- HellCat
- Hellion
- His Satanic Majesty
- Horned
- Horned Monster
- Horned Toad
- Imp of Darkness
- King of Hell
- King of The Underworld
- Man, With Horns
- Man, With the Fork & Tail
- Man, With the Forked Tail
- Man, With the Horn & Tail
- Man, With the Pitchfork
- Man, With the Spear
- Mayor of Hell
- Most Immediate Enemy
- Ol’ Man
- Old Billy
- Old Boy
- Old Fellow
- Old Man Down Below
- Old Mr. Grim
- Old Ned
- Old Nick/Nick
- Old Poker
- Old Rip
- Old Sam
- Old Satan
- Old Scratch
- Splitfoot
- Old Man Splitfoot
- Proprietor of Hell
- Red-Headed Goblin
- Ring-Tail Devil
- Scapegoat
- Sin
- Slanderer
- Slewfoot
- Snake/The Old Snake
- Spoiler
- Spooks
- Tail-‘N-Horns
- The Black Spy
- The Deuce
- The Gentleman in Black
- The Great Deceiver
- The Old One
- The Peacock of Angels
- The Prince of Darkness
Are there any good names of the devil we haven’t mentioned? A word for the devil in your country, language, culture, or religion that’s not on this list, kindly share them with us in the comments section below!
Hunter Biden
I call him The Old Ass Hole !wetback!
Scratch is a great one
Lucy, (I love Lucy)
Jack, ( Jack in the box)
The kid, (Knock em dead kid)
Ra, (Ra-leys)
Alice (Alice in Chains)
Shelf in the Room <>Rain waiting to pour.!! from Days of the New !
Old Hob, in various rural parts of Britain in the past, probably from ‘hobgoblin’
Yes its true
I don’t know if it’s biblically true because I’ve never read it but I’ve heard of the devil being referred to as the morning star in books and movies.
The Morning Star is the good devil of good soul and spirit. He is the good hero of hell who takes out the bad souls to make a clear way to heaven.
The devil was called the morning star or star of the morning before the Fall. Good devil??? He clears the way the Heaven???? WTF!!! Where on God’s green earth did you get that from.
Where do you get that?
I’d be careful. I trust St. Paul and Who he works for, in warning that an evil, fallen angel can “appear as an angel of Light.”
He was called the morning star or the star of the morning but that was before the Fall.
Karen
Donald Trump
The Satsuma Satan
If he is Satan, then Nancy Pelosi is his mother, Apeksi. My you people are obsessed with the man.
The name of the Buddhist devil is Mara, or Namuci, or Mara the Evil One.
I’ve heard “Old Spindleshanks” on occasion, probably due to him being depicted sometimes with the bottom half of a goat from the waist down.
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Reference us as the source, that’s enough.
In Sri Lanka, tamil words for devil 1.Pei ,2. Pootham, 3. Pisasu, 4.Saaththaan 5.Sanian 7. Moothevi 8.Irulan 9. Keddavan 10.Nasakaari