Get to know the gods & goddesses of Chinese belief — their Hokkien names , what to pray for (blessings), how to make offerings , and where to place their altar. Search easily with keywords like “wealth” , “love god” , or “war god” .
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🌌 Supreme Gods & Heaven
💰 Wealth & Fortune
💕 Love & Family
⚔️ War & Protectors
🌊 Sea & Voyage
⛰️ Earth & Place
🩺 Medicine & Health
👶 Birth & Children
📚 Knowledge & Exams
🪷 Compassion & Salvation
🏮 Home Protectors
🍃 Other Gods & Immortals
玉皇大帝
🌌 Supreme Gods & Heaven
Jade Emperor (Supreme God of Heaven)
Hokkien: Giok Hong Tai Te / Thi Kong
Yù Huáng Dà Dì · 玉皇大帝
The supreme ruler of all heaven and earth in Chinese belief.
太上老君
🌌 Supreme Gods & Heaven
Grand Supreme Elderly Lord (deified Laozi)
Hokkien: Thai Siong Lo Kun
Tài Shàng Lǎo Jūn · 太上老君
One of the highest gods of Taoism, the embodiment of Laozi, founder of the Tao.
觀世音菩薩
🪷 Compassion & Salvation
Goddess of Mercy
Hokkien: Kuan Se Im Po Sat / Kuan Im
Guān Shì Yīn Pú Sà · 觀世音菩薩
The bodhisattva of compassion who hears every cry and helps all beings.
關聖帝君
⚔️ War & Protectors
God of War & Loyalty
Hokkien: Koan Seng Te Kun / Kuan Kong
Guān Shèng Dì Jūn · 關聖帝君
The legendary general symbolizing loyalty, courage, and justice; also patron of merchants.
財神爺
💰 Wealth & Fortune
God of Wealth
Hokkien: Chai Sin Ya
Cái Shén Yé · 財神爺
The god of fortune and prosperity who brings financial and business luck.
月下老人
💕 Love & Family
God of Marriage & Matchmaking
Hokkien: Goat Ha Lo Jin / Goat Lau
Yuè Xià Lǎo Rén · 月下老人
The old man who binds soulmates together with the red thread of destiny.
天上聖母
🌊 Sea & Voyage
Goddess of the Sea (Queen of Heaven)
Hokkien: Thian Siang Sing Bo / Ma Co
Tiān Shàng Shèng Mǔ · 天上聖母
Protector of sailors and fishermen; guardian of safety at sea and on journeys.
福德正神
⛰️ Earth & Place
Earth God
Hokkien: Hok Tek Cing Sin / Tho Te Kong
Fú Dé Zhèng Shén · 福德正神
Guardian god of the land/locality who brings blessing, peace, and local fortune.
保生大帝
🩺 Medicine & Health
God of Medicine
Hokkien: Po Seng Tai Te
Bǎo Shēng Dà Dì · 保生大帝
A deified holy physician; patron of health and the healing of illness.
玄天上帝
⚔️ War & Protectors
Emperor of the Dark Heaven (Protector)
Hokkien: Hian Thian Siong Te
Xuán Tiān Shàng Dì · 玄天上帝
Ruler of the northern heaven, a mighty commander who subdues evil spirits and protects.
九天玄女
⚔️ War & Protectors
Goddess of War & Strategy
Hokkien: Kiu Thian Hian Lu
Jiǔ Tiān Xuán Nǚ · 九天玄女
Goddess of warfare, strategy, and secret arts; teacher of heroes in legend.
二郎神
⚔️ War & Protectors
Three-Eyed Warrior God
Hokkien: Ji Long Sin
Èr Láng Shén · 二郎神
A mighty three-eyed god who subdues floods and demons, accompanied by his loyal dog.
註生娘娘
👶 Birth & Children
Goddess of Birth & Childcare
Hokkien: Cu Seng Niu Niu
Zhù Shēng Niáng Niang · 註生娘娘
The goddess who oversees birth, fertility, and the safety of mother and child.
文昌帝君
📚 Knowledge & Exams
God of Knowledge & Exams
Hokkien: Bun Chiong Te Kun
Wén Chāng Dì Jūn · 文昌帝君
God of intellect, literature, and exam success; patron of students and scholars.
灶君
🏮 Home Protectors
Kitchen God
Hokkien: Cau Kun / Cau Kong
Zào Jūn · 灶君
Guardian of the household who records the family deeds and reports to heaven each year-end.
門神
🏮 Home Protectors
Door Gods
Hokkien: Mng Sin
Mén Shén · 門神
A pair of general guardians at the door who keep evil spirits out of the home.
哪吒三太子
⚔️ War & Protectors
Protector God (Third Prince)
Hokkien: Lo Cia / Na Cha Sa Thai Cu
Né Zhā Sān Tài Zǐ · 哪吒三太子
A brave young god armed with a cosmic ring & fire-tipped spear, subduer of evil.
城隍爺
⛰️ Earth & Place
City God & Justice
Hokkien: Sing Hong Ya
Chéng Huáng Yé · 城隍爺
Judge & guardian of a city; keeping justice and the balance of the seen and unseen worlds.
地藏王菩薩
🪷 Compassion & Salvation
Bodhisattva Savior of Souls
Hokkien: Te Cong Ong Po Sat
Dì Zàng Wáng Pú Sà · 地藏王菩薩
The bodhisattva who vowed to help departed souls and not enter Nirvana until hell is empty.
彌勒佛
💰 Wealth & Fortune
Laughing Buddha (Joy & Fortune)
Hokkien: Mi Lek Hut
Mí Lè Fó · 彌勒佛
The big-bellied, ever-smiling Buddha, a symbol of happiness, generosity, and fortune.
福祿壽
💰 Wealth & Fortune
Three Stars: Fortune, Prosperity, Longevity
Hokkien: Hok Lok Siu
Fú Lù Shòu · 福祿壽
Three star gods symbolizing luck (Fu), prosperity/rank (Lu), and longevity (Shou).
八仙
🍃 Other Gods & Immortals
The Eight Immortals
Hokkien: Pat Sian
Bā Xiān · 八仙
Eight holy Taoist figures representing various walks of life; symbols of luck & longevity.
太歲
⚔️ War & Protectors
God of the Year (Grand Duke)
Hokkien: Thai Soe
Tài Suì · 太歲
The deity ruling the current year; shaping the fortune of each zodiac through the year.
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Note: this content is a general guide across traditions (Taoist / Buddhist / folk belief & Confucianism). Hokkien spellings and ritual practices may differ between temples, regions, and families.
