The literal meaning of Tetragrammaton pertains to four lettered, four symbol based state of being. The Tetragrammaton is a four measure matrix, a four layered contemplation language. A tetragram is a four-sided idea or shape. Tetra means four, gram means measure or count or letter. Add aton and you form a concept resembling grammation. Only we don't say that in English, in English we say grammar. Tetragrammaton is most accurately translated to Four Grammar or the language of four, or the state of four measure. And so the name of God, the creator in The Bible, is Four Grammar. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." ~John 1:1 In this beginning was the word. What is the word? God. What is God? Tetragrammaton.