Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the final messenger of Islam, is revered not only for his role as a prophet but also for his exemplary character and virtues. Throughout Islamic tradition, he is attributed with numerous names and titles that reflect his diverse qualities and esteemed position. While the Quran and Hadiths mention various epithets, scholars have compiled collections of 99 names to mirror the 99 Names of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), emphasizing the profound attributes of the Prophet.
1. Muhammad (مُحَمَّدٌ)
Meaning “Highly Praised,” this name signifies the Prophet’s praiseworthy character and actions.
2. Ahmad (أَحْمَدٌ)
Translating to “The Most Commendable,” it highlights his exceptional qualities and virtues.
3. Haamid (حَامِدٌ)
Meaning “Praising,” this name reflects his constant gratitude and praise towards Allah.
4. Mahmud (مَحمُودٌ)
Translating to “Praised,” it denotes his esteemed status and the high regard in which he is held.
5. Qaasim (قَاسِمٌ)
Meaning “The Divider,” this name signifies his role in distributing justice and fairness.
6. Aqib (عَاقِبٌ)
Translating to “The Last,” it acknowledges his position as the final prophet in a long line of messengers.
7. Faateh (فَاتِحٌ)
Meaning “The Opener,” this name reflects his role in opening the path to guidance and truth.
8. Shahid (شَاهِدٌ)
Translating to “The Witness,” it signifies his role as a witness to the actions of his ummah (community).
9. Hashir (حَاشِرٌ)
Meaning “The Gatherer,” this name denotes his role in gathering people for the Day of Judgment.
10. Rasheed (رَشِیدٌ)
Translating to “The Guide,” it highlights his role in guiding humanity towards righteousness.
11. Salih (صَالِحٌ)
Meaning “The Righteous,” this name reflects his embodiment of piety and moral integrity.
12. Ameen (أَمِینٌ)
Translating to “The Trustworthy,” it signifies his honesty and reliability.
13. Mahi (مَاحِیٌ)
Meaning “The Eraser,” this name denotes his role in eradicating disbelief and ignorance.
14. Hadi (هَادِیٌ)
Translating to “The Guide,” it emphasizes his role in leading people to the straight path.
15. Bariq (بَارِقٌ)
Meaning “The Flashing,” this name reflects his brilliance and the illumination he brought to the world.
16. Qamar (قَمَرٌ)
Translating to “The Moon,” it signifies his radiant and luminous presence.
17. Wafi (وَافِیٌ)
Meaning “The Complete,” this name denotes his perfection and completeness in character.
18. Kamil (کَامِلٌ)
Translating to “The Complete,” it highlights his perfection in all aspects of life.
19. Rafi (رَافِعٌ)
Meaning “The Exalter,” this name signifies his elevation in status and rank.
20. Shafi (شَافِعٌ)
Translating to “The Intercessor,” it denotes his role in interceding for his followers on the Day of Judgment.
21. Nafi (نَافِعٌ)
Meaning “The Benefactor,” this name reflects his role in bringing benefits to humanity.
22. Awwal (أَوَّلٌ)
Translating to “The First,” it acknowledges his primacy in the line of prophets.
23. Akhir (آخِرٌ)
Meaning “The Last,” it signifies his position as the final messenger.
24. Zahir (ظَاهِرٌ)
Translating to “The Manifest,” this name denotes his clear and evident truth.
25. Batin (بَاطِنٌ)
Meaning “The Hidden,” it reflects the depth and inner wisdom he possessed.
26. Wali (وَلِیٌ)
Translating to “The Guardian,” it signifies his protective and guiding role over his followers.
27. Muta’ali (مُتَعَالِیٌ)
Meaning “The Self Exalted,” this name denotes his elevated status above all creation.
28. Barr (بَرٌ)
Translating to “The Source of All Goodness,” it reflects his embodiment of all that is good.
29. Ta’ib (تَائِبٌ)
Meaning “The Ever-Penitent,” this name denotes his constant turning to Allah in repentance.
30. Mutahhir (مُطَهِّرٌ)
Translating to “The Purifier,” it signifies his role in purifying hearts and souls.
31. Munir (مُنِيرٌ)
Meaning “The Luminous,” this name reflects the light of guidance he brought to the world.
32. Mahdi (مَهْدِيٌ)
Translating to “The Guided One,” it signifies his role in leading people to the truth.
33. Muntaha (مُنْتَهَى)
Meaning “The Ultimate Goal,” this name denotes his position as the final destination of all guidance.
34. Al-Mutawakkil (المتوكل)
Meaning “The One Who Puts His Trust [in God],” this name reflects the Prophet’s unwavering reliance on Allah in all matters.
35. Al-Mahi (الماحي)
Translating to “The Remover [of Disbelief],” it signifies his role in eliminating ignorance and guiding people to the truth.
36. Al-Muqaffi (المقفي)
Meaning “The One Who Follows [All Other Prophets],” this name acknowledges his position as the final prophet in a long line of messengers.
37. An-Nabiyyu at-Tawwab (النبي التواب)
Translating to “The Prophet of Repentance,” it highlights his role in guiding people towards repentance and forgiveness.
38. Al-Fatih (الفتاح)
Meaning “The Opener,” this name reflects his role in opening the path to guidance and success.
39. Al-Hashir (الحاشر)
Translating to “The Gatherer,” it signifies his role in gathering people for the Day of Judgment.
40. Al-Aqib (العاقب)
Meaning “The Last,” this name acknowledges his position as the final prophet in a series of messengers.
41. Ar-Rahman (الرحمن)
Translating to “The Merciful,” it highlights his embodiment of Allah’s mercy towards humanity.
42. Ar-Rahim (الرحيم)
Meaning “The Compassionate,” this name reflects his deep compassion and kindness towards others.
43. Al-Malik (الملك)
Translating to “The King,” it signifies his noble and regal stature among humanity.
44. Al-Quddus (القدوس)
Meaning “The Most Sacred,” this name reflects his purity and sanctity.
45. As-Salam (السلام)
Translating to “The Source of Peace,” it signifies his role in bringing peace and tranquility to the hearts of believers.
46. Al-Mu’min (المؤمن)
Meaning “The Believer,” this name reflects his unwavering faith and trust in Allah.
47. Al-Muhaymin (المهيمن)
Translating to “The Guardian,” it signifies his role in protecting and guiding his followers.
48. Al-Aziz (العزيز)
Meaning “The Almighty,” this name reflects his strength and authority.
49. Al-Jabbar (الجبار)
Translating to “The Compeller,” it signifies his ability to enforce justice and righteousness.
50. Al-Mutakabbir (المتكبر)
Meaning “The Supreme,” this name reflects his exalted status and grandeur.
51. Al-Khaliq (الخالق)
Translating to “The Creator,” it signifies his role in bringing creation into existence.
52. Al-Bari’ (البارئ)
Meaning “The Evolver,” this name reflects his role in shaping and evolving creation.
53. Al-Musawwir (المصور)
Translating to “The Fashioner,” it signifies his role in designing and forming creation.
54. Al-Ghaffar (الغفار)
Meaning “The Constant Forgiver,” this name reflects his attribute of continuous forgiveness.
55. Al-Qahhar (القهار)
Translating to “The All-Prevailing One,” it signifies his dominance and control over all things.
56. Al-Wahhab (الوهاب)
Meaning “The Supreme Bestower,” this name reflects his generosity in granting blessings.
57. Ar-Razzaq (الرزاق)
Translating to “The Provider,” it signifies his role in providing sustenance to all creation.
58. Al-Fattah (الفتاح)
Meaning “The Supreme Opener,” this name reflects his role in opening paths to success and victory.
59. Al-Alim (العليم)
Translating to “The All-Knowing,” it signifies his comprehensive knowledge of all things.
60. Al-Qabid (القابض)
Meaning “The Withholder,” this name reflects his control over the distribution of sustenance.
61. Al-Basit (الباسط)
Translating to “The Extender,” it signifies his role in expanding and extending blessings.
62. Al-Khafid (الخافض)
Meaning “The Reducer,” this name reflects his role in humbling and lowering the arrogant.
63. Ar-Rafi’ (الرافع)
Translating to “The Exalter,” it signifies his role in elevating the humble.
64. Al-Mu’izz (المعز)
Meaning “The Honourer,” this name reflects his ability to grant honor and dignity.
65. Al-Mudhill (المذل)
Translating to “The Dishonourer,” it signifies his role in humbling the proud.
66. As-Sami’ (السميع)
Meaning “The All-Hearing,” this name reflects his ability to hear all supplications.
67. Al-Basir (البصير)
Translating to “The All-Seeing,” it signifies his ability to see all things.
68. Al-Hakam (الحكم)
Meaning “The Impartial Judge,” this name reflects his role in delivering justice.
69. Al-‘Adl (العدل)
Translating to “The Utterly Just,” it signifies his commitment to fairness and justice.
70. Al-Latif (اللطيف)
Translating to “The Expediter” or “The Promoter,” this name signifies Allah’s role in advancing and prioritizing matters according to His divine wisdom.
71. Al-Latif (اللطيف)
Meaning “The Subtle One,” this name reflects his gentle and kind nature, always showing compassion to those around him.
72. Al-Khabir (الخبير)
Translating to “The All-Aware,” it signifies his deep understanding and awareness of all matters, both seen and unseen.
73. Al-Halim (الحليم)
Meaning “The Forbearing,” this name highlights his patience and restraint, especially in challenging situations.
74. Al-Azim (العظيم)
Translating to “The Magnificent,” it denotes his grandeur and the immense respect he commands.
75. Al-Ghafur (الغفور)
Meaning “The Great Forgiver,” this name emphasizes his capacity for forgiveness and mercy towards others.
76. Ash-Shakur (الشكور)
Translating to “The Most Appreciative,” it reflects his gratitude and acknowledgment of the good in others.
77. Al-Ali (العلي)
Meaning “The Most High,” this name signifies his elevated status and nobility.
78. Al-Kabir (الكبير)
Translating to “The Most Great,” it denotes his supreme greatness and majesty.
79. Al-Hafiz (الحفيظ)
Meaning “The Preserver,” this name reflects his role in safeguarding the teachings and guidance of Allah.
80. Al-Muqit (المقيت)
Translating to “The Sustainer,” it signifies his role in providing sustenance and support to all creation.
81. Al-Hasib (الحسيب)
Meaning “The Reckoner,” this name denotes his role in accounting for the deeds of all beings.
82. Al-Jalil (الجليل)
Translating to “The Majestic,” it reflects his grandeur and the awe he inspires.
83. Al-Karim (الكريم)
Meaning “The Generous,” this name highlights his generosity and kindness towards others.
84. Ar-Raqib (الرقيب)
Translating to “The Watchful,” it signifies his vigilant care and attention over his followers.
85. Al-Mujib (المجيب)
Meaning “The Responsive,” this name reflects his readiness to answer the calls and prayers of those in need.
86. Al-Wasi’ (الواسع)
Translating to “The All-Encompassing,” it denotes his vast knowledge and encompassing mercy.
87. Al-Hakim (الحكيم)
Meaning “The Wise,” this name highlights his profound wisdom and sound judgment.
88. Al-Wadud (الودود)
Translating to “The Most Loving,” it reflects his deep affection and love for his followers.
89. Al-Majid (المجيد)
Meaning “The Most Honorable,” this name signifies his esteemed and noble position.
90. Al-Ba’ith (الباعث)
Translating to “The Infuser of New Life,” it denotes his role in reviving hearts and guiding souls.
91. Ash-Shahid (الشهيد)
Meaning “The All Observing Witness,” this name reflects his constant awareness and presence.
92. Al-Haqq (الحق)
Translating to “The Absolute Truth,” it signifies his embodiment of truth and righteousness.
93. Al-Wakil (الوكيل)
Meaning “The Trustee,” this name highlights his role in managing and overseeing affairs with trustworthiness.
94. Al-Qawi (القوي)
Translating to “The All-Strong,” it denotes his immense strength and power.
95. Al-Matin (المتين)
Meaning “The Firm,” this name reflects his steadfastness and unwavering determination.
96. Al-Wali (الولي)
Translating to “The Protecting Associate,” it signifies his role as a guardian and protector of his followers.
97. Al-Hamid (الحميد)
Meaning “The Praiseworthy,” this name highlights his deservingness of all praise and commendation.
98. Al-Muhsi (المحصي)
Translating to “The All-Enumerating,” it reflects his knowledge of every detail and his ability to account for all.
99. Al-Mubdi’ (المبدئ)
Meaning “The Originator,” this name denotes his role in initiating creation and bringing things into existence.