99 Names of Allah Muslims believe that Allah has 99 Names and they are the best names that any human being can ever have. Each name of Allah has different meanings and it is very important to keep in mind that not all the meanings can be summed up in a single verse.
This blog will look at the many different meanings behind the 99 Names of Allah.
99 Names of Allah with Meanings and English Translation
Explore the profound meanings behind the 99 Names of Allah, each representing a unique divine attribute and its significance
Arabic Names: ٱلْرَّحْمَـانُ
Meaning: The most merciful
Translation: Ar-Rahmaan
Arabic Names: ٱلْرَّحِيْمُ
Meaning: The bestower of mercy
Translation: Ar-Raheem
Arabic Names: ٱلْمَلِكُ
Meaning: The king and owner of all creation
Translation: Al-Malik
Arabic Names: ٱلْقُدُّوسُ
Meaning: The absolutely pure
Translation: Al-Quddus
Arabic Names: ٱلْسَّلَامُ
Meaning: The perfection and peace giver
Translation: As-Salam
Arabic Names: ٱلْمُؤْمِنُ
Meaning: The most faithful one
Translation: Al-Mu’min
Arabic Names: ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ
Meaning: The guardian and the overseer
Translation: Al-Muhaymin
Arabic Names: ٱلْعَزِيزُ
Meaning: The all-mighty and most powerful
Translation: Al-Azeez
Arabic Names: ٱلْجَبَّارُ
Meaning: The compeller, the restorer
Translation: Al-Jabbar
Arabic Names: ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرُ
Meaning: The supreme, the majestic
Translation: Al-Mutakabbir
Arabic Names: ٱلْخَالِقُ
Meaning: The creator, the maker
Translation: Al-Khaliq
Arabic Names: ٱلْبَارِئُ
Meaning: The originator
Translation: Al-Bari
Arabic Names: ٱلْمُصَوِّرُ
Meaning: The fashioner
Translation: Al-Musawwir
Arabic Names: ٱلْغَفَّارُ
Meaning: ٱلْغَفَّارُ
Translation: Al-Ghaffar
Arabic Names: ٱلْقَهَّارُ
Meaning: The subduer, the ever-dominating
Translation: Al-Qahar
Arabic Names: ٱلْوَهَّابُ
Meaning: The giver of gifts
Translation: Al-Wahab
Arabic Names: ٱلْرَّزَّاقُ
Meaning: The provider
Translation: Ar-Razzaq
Arabic Names: ٱلْفَتَّاحُ
Meaning: The opener, the judge
Translation: Al-Fattah
Arabic Names: ٱلْعَلِيمُ
Meaning: The all-knowing, the omniscient
Translation: Al-‘Aleem
Arabic Names: ٱلْقَابِضُ
Meaning: The withholder
Translation: Al-Qaabid
Arabic Names: ٱلْبَاسِطُ
Meaning: The extender
Translation: Al-Basit
Arabic Names: ٱلْخَافِضُ
Meaning: The reducer
Translation: Al-Khafidh
Arabic Names: ٱلْرَّافِعُ
Meaning: The exalter, the elevator
Translation: Ar-Rafi
Arabic Names: ٱلْمُعِزُّ
Meaning: The honoree, the bestower
Translation: Al-Mu’Izz
Arabic Names: ٱلْمُذِلُّ
Meaning: The dishonourer, the humiliator
Translation: Al-Mozilo
Arabic Names: ٱلْسَّمِيعُ
Meaning: The all-hearing
Translation: As-Samee
Arabic Names: ٱلْبَصِيرُ
Meaning: The all-seeing
Translation: Al-Basir
Arabic Names: ٱلْحَكَمُ
Meaning: The judge, the giver of justice
Translation: Al-Hakam
Arabic Names: ٱلْعَدْلُ
Meaning: The utterly just
Translation: Al-‘Adl
Arabic Names: ٱلْلَّطِيفُ
Meaning: The subtle one, the most gentle
Translation: Al-Lateef
Arabic Names: ٱلْخَبِيرُ
Meaning: The acquainted, the all-aware
Translation: Al-Khabir
Arabic Names: ٱلْحَلِيمُ
Meaning: The most forbearing
Translation: Al-Haleem
Arabic Names: ٱلْعَظِيمُ
Meaning: The magnificent, the supreme
Translation: Al-‘Atheem
Arabic Names: ٱلْغَفُورُ
Meaning: The exceedingly forgiving
Translation: Al-Ghafoor
Arabic Names: ٱلْشَّكُورُ
Meaning: The most appreciative
Translation: Ash-Shakoor
Arabic Names: ٱلْعَلِيُّ
Meaning: The most high, the exalted
Translation: Al-‘Alee
Arabic Names: ٱلْكَبِيرُ
Meaning: The greatest, the most grand
Translation: Al-Kabeer
Arabic Names: ٱلْحَفِيظُ
Meaning: The all-heedful and all-protecting
Translation: Al-Hafeedh
Arabic Names: ٱلْمُقِيتُ
Meaning: The sustainer
Translation: Al-Muqeet
Arabic Names: ٱلْحَسِيبُ
Meaning: The reckoner, the sufficient
Translation: Al-Haseeb
Arabic Names: ٱلْجَلِيلُ
Meaning: The majestic
Translation: Al-Jaleel
Arabic Names: ٱلْكَرِيمُ
Meaning: The most generous
Translation: Al-Kareem
Arabic Names: ٱلْرَّقِيبُ
Meaning: The watchful
Translation: Ar-Rakib
Arabic Names: ٱلْمُجِيبُ
Meaning: The responsive one
Translation: Al-Mujeeb
Arabic Names: ٱلْوَاسِعُ
Meaning: The all-encompassing, the boundless
Translation: Al-Waasi
Arabic Names: ٱلْحَكِيمُ
Meaning: The all-wise
Translation: Al-Hakeem
Arabic Names: ٱلْوَدُودُ
Meaning: The most loving
Translation: Al-Wadood
Arabic Names: ٱلْمَجِيدُ
Meaning: The glorious, the most honorable
Translation: Al-Majeed
Arabic Names: ٱلْبَاعِثُ
Meaning: The raiser of the dead
Translation: Al-Ba’Ith
Arabic Names: ٱلْشَّهِيدُ
Meaning: The all- and ever witnessing
Translation: Ash-Shaheed
Arabic Names: ٱلْحَقُّ
Meaning: The absolute truth
Translation: Al-Haqq
Arabic Names: ٱلْوَكِيلُ
Meaning: The trustee, the disposer of affairs
Translation: Al-Wakeel
Arabic Names: ٱلْقَوِيُّ
Meaning: The all-strong
Translation: Al-Qawiyy
Arabic Names: ٱلْمَتِينُ
Meaning: The firm, the steadfast
Translation: Al-Mateen
Arabic Names: ٱلْوَلِيُّ
Meaning: The protecting associate
Translation: Al-Walley
Arabic Names: ٱلْحَمِيدُ
Meaning: The praiseworthy
Translation: Al-Hameed
Arabic Names: ٱلْمُحْصِيُ
Meaning: The all-enumerating, the counter
Translation: Al-Muhsee
Arabic Names: ٱلْمُبْدِئُ
Meaning: The originator, the initiator
Translation: Al-Mubdi
Arabic Names: ٱلْمُعِيدُ
Meaning: The restorer, the reinstated
Translation: Al-Mu’Id
Arabic Names: ٱلْمُحْيِى
Meaning: The giver of life
Translation: Al-Muhyee
Arabic Names: ٱلْمُمِيتُ
Meaning: The bringer of death, the destroyer
Translation: Al-Mumeet
Arabic Names: ٱلْحَىُّ
Meaning: The ever-living
Translation: Al-Haye
Arabic Names: ٱلْقَيُّومُ
Meaning: The sustainer, the self-subsisting
Translation: Al-Qayyum
Arabic Names: ٱلْوَاجِدُ
Meaning: The perceiver
Translation: Al-Wajid
Arabic Names: ٱلْمَاجِدُ
Meaning: The illustrious, the magnificent
Translation: Al-Majid
Arabic Names: ٱلْوَاحِدُ
Meaning: The one
Translation: Al-Wahid
Arabic Names: ٱلْأَحَد
Meaning: The unique, the only one
Translation: Al-Ahad
Arabic Names: ٱلْصَّمَدُ
Meaning: The eternal, satisfier of needs
Translation: As-Samad
Arabic Names: ٱلْقَادِرُ
Meaning: The capable, the powerful
Translation: Al-Qadir
Arabic Names: ٱلْمُقْتَدِرُ
Meaning: The omnipotent
Translation: Al-Muqtadir
Arabic Names: ٱلْمُقَدِّمُ
Meaning: The expediter, the promoter
Translation: Al-Muqaddim
Arabic Names: ٱلْمُؤَخِّرُ
Meaning: The delayer, the retarder
Translation: Al-Mu’Akhkhir
Arabic Names: ٱلأَوَّلُ
Meaning: The first
Translation: Al-Awwal
Arabic Names: ٱلْآخِرُ
Meaning: The last
Translation: Al-Aakhir
Arabic Names: ٱلْظَّاهِرُ
Meaning: The manifest
Translation: Az-Dhaahir
Arabic Names: ٱلْبَاطِنُ
Meaning: The hidden one, knower of the hidden
Translation: Al-Baatin
Arabic Names: ٱلْوَالِي
Meaning: The governor, the patron
Translation: Al-Waali
Arabic Names: ٱلْمُتَعَالِي
Meaning: The self-exalted
Translation: Al-Muta’Ali
Arabic Names: ٱلْبَرُّ
Meaning: The kind benefactor
Translation: Al-Barr
Arabic Names: ٱلْتَّوَّابُ
Meaning: The ever-pardoning, the relenting
Translation: At-Tawwab
Arabic Names: ٱلْمُنْتَقِمُ
Meaning: The avenger
Translation: Al-Muntaqim
Arabic Names: ٱلْعَفُوُّ
Meaning: The pardoner
Translation: Al-‘Afuww
Arabic Names: ٱلْرَّؤُفُ
Meaning: The most kind
Translation: Ar-Ra’Oof
Arabic Names: مَالِكُ ٱلْمُلْكُ
Meaning: Master of the kingdom
Translation: Maalik-Ul-Mulk
Arabic Names: ذُو ٱلْجَلَالِ وَٱلْإِكْرَامُ
Meaning: Lord of majesty and generosity
Translation: Dhul-Jalaali Wal-Ikraam
Arabic Names: ٱلْمُقْسِطُ
Meaning: The equitable, the requiter
Translation: Al-Muqsit
Arabic Names: ٱلْجَامِعُ
Meaning: The gatherer, the uniter
Translation: Al-Jaami’
Arabic Names: ٱلْغَنيُّ
Meaning: The self-sufficient, the wealthy
Translation: Al-Ghaniyy
Arabic Names: ٱلْمُغْنِيُّ
Meaning: The enricher
Translation: Al-Mughni
Arabic Names: ٱلْمَانِعُ
Meaning: The withholder
Translation: Al-Mani’
Arabic Names: ٱلْضَّارُ
Meaning: The distresser
Translation: Ad-Dharr
Arabic Names: ٱلْنَّافِعُ
Meaning: The propitious, the benefactor
Translation: An-Nafi’
Arabic Names: ٱلْنُّورُ
Meaning: The light, the illuminator
Translation: An-Nur
Arabic Names: ٱلْهَادِي
Meaning: The guide
Translation: Al-Haadi
Arabic Names: ٱلْبَدِيعُ
Meaning: The incomparable originator
Translation: Al-Badee’
Arabic Names: ٱلْبَاقِي
Meaning: The ever-surviving, the everlasting
Translation: Al-Baaqi
Arabic Names: ٱلْوَارِثُ
Meaning: The inheritor, the heir
Translation: Al-Waarith
Arabic Names: ٱلْرَّشِيدُ
Meaning: The guide, infallible teacher
Translation: Ar-Rasheed
Arabic Names: ٱلْصَّبُورُ
Meaning: The forbearing, the patient
Translation: As-Saboor
3 Powerful Names of Allah to be recited
All names of Allah are the most powerful names, but we suggest you incorporate these names in daily prayers
1. Allah
2. Ar-Rahmaan
3. Ar-Raheem
Which name of Allah means beauty?
Among 99 names of Allah, the name Al- Jameel means the “Most Beautiful”
Which names are most favorite to Allah?
Ibn e Omer narrated that Muhammad (may peace be upon him) said: “Abdullah and ‘Abd al-Rahman” are names which Allah’s most favorite names
What’s the meaning of “99 names”?
There are 99 names of Allah, and each name represents a quality or attribute of Allah. For example, the name ‘Hud’ means “The Pure One.”
Conclusion أسماء الله الحسنى
We are glad that you found our article on the 99 names of Allah informative and enjoyable. While the average person may not be familiar with all the 99 names of Allah, we wanted to provide a brief summary of these names and explain their meanings.
Hopefully, our article helped shed some light on this important aspect of Islamic culture and religion.
Asma-ul-Husna (99 Names of Allah)
Asma-ul-Husna was created by Muhammad, the messenger of God, in the Qur’an. It is a simple prayer, which is recited by Muslims five times a day. The prayer is only two verses long and is about the greatness of God, the power of His word, and the promise of peace and love.
The prayer is usually recited before the five daily prayers. Asma-ul-Husna All praises and thanks are due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. The owner of the night and the day.
Thee we worship, and Thee we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path, the path of those whom Thou hast favored, not of those who earn Thine anger and Thy wrath, not of those who go astray.