A good rule is to capitalise Heaven and Hell when they are used as proper nouns (i.e. as names of specific places). For example, some capitalise 'Heaven' when discussing the dwelling place of the Christian God: Jesus is said to have ascended to Heaven. Here, Heaven is a proper noun and is therefore capitalised.
Should Heaven and Earth be capitalized?
In English, proper nouns (nouns which signify a particular person, place, or thing) are capitalized. ... Down to earth, what on earth, and move heaven and earth do not capitalize the planet, and four corners of the earth or salt of the earth take the definite article. Also note, there is a town called Earth, Texas.
How do you write Heaven?
heaven
- (initial capital letter)Often Heavens . the celestial powers; God.
- heavens, (used with a singular verb) a wooden roof or canopy over the outer stage of an Elizabethan theater.
- Usually heavens. the sky, firmament, or expanse of space surrounding the earth.
