What are the 99 Names of Allah?

The 99 Names of Allah (Asma Al-Husna, the Most Beautiful Names) are the names and attributes of God in Islam, mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah. Each name describes a specific quality of Allah, such as Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful), Ar-Rahim (The Most Compassionate), Al-Malik (The King), and Al-Quddus (The Holy). This page lists all 99 with Arabic, transliteration, and meanings from the Quran.

Where do the 99 Names of Allah come from?

The 99 Names of Allah are derived from the Quran and the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Many names appear directly in the Quran, for example Ar-Rahman and Ar-Rahim in the opening verse of most surahs (Bismillah), and names like Al-Hayy, Al-Qayyum in Ayat al-Kursi (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255).

What is Asma ul Husna?

Asma ul Husna (or Asma Al-Husna) means 'the most beautiful names' in Arabic. It refers to the 99 names of Allah that describe His attributes and qualities. The Quran says: 'And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them' (7:180). Muslims use these names in prayer, remembrance (dhikr), and to better understand and connect with Allah.

What are the first two names of Allah?

The first two names of Allah are Ar-Rahman (The Exceedingly Compassionate / The Most Merciful) and Ar-Rahim (The Exceedingly Merciful / The Most Compassionate). They appear together at the start of almost every surah in the Quran in the phrase Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim (In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate).

99 Names of Allah

Allah's names

There are 99 names of Allah. Allah's Names (Asma Al-Husna) are the Names of God mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah. In each of these, there is a specific attribute or description of Allah that is represented.

The 99 Names of Allah, also known as the 99 Attributes of Allah, are a set of Islamic names that describe the different attributes and characteristics of Allah. These names are mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, and are a way for Muslims to connect with and understand the nature of Allah.

The 99 Names of Allah are not just labels, but powerful descriptions of the attributes and qualities that Allah possesses. They represent the different aspects of Allah's being and are a reminder of His greatness and majesty.

Some of the most well-known names from the Quran include Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful), Ar-Rahim (The Most Compassionate)—opening every surah except one—Al-Malik (The Sovereign), Al-Quddus (The Holy), and Al-Wahid (The One). Others include Al-Mujib (The Responsive), Al-Muhaymin (The Guardian), Al-Hakam (The Judge), Ar-Ra'uf (The Kind), and Al-Hakim (The Wise).

Each of the 99 names of Allah has its own unique meaning and significance in the Quran. By understanding and contemplating them, Muslims can deepen their connection with Allah and gain a greater appreciation for His greatness and majesty. The meanings below are based on the Quran and authentic Islamic tradition.

#	Name	English	Meaning
1	الرَّحْمن	Ar-Rahmān	The Exceedingly Compassionate
2	الرَّحِيم	Ar-Rahīm	The Exceedingly Merciful
3	المَلِك	Al-Malik	The King / The Sovereign
4	الْقُدُّوس	Al-Quddūs	The Holy
5	السَّلَام	As-Salām	The Source of Peace and Safety
6	المُؤْمِن	Al-Mu'min	The Guarantor / The Granter of Security
7	الْمُهَيْمِن	Al-Muhaymin	The Guardian / The Protector
8	الْعَزِيز	Al-'Azīz	The Almighty
9	الْجَبَّار	Al-Jabbār	The Irresistible / The Compeller
10	الْمُتَكَبِّر	Al-Mutakabbir	The Majestic
11	الْخَالِق	Al-Khāliq	The Creator
12	الْبَارِئ	Al-Bāri'	The Originator / The Designer
13	الْمُصَوِّر	Al-Muṣawwir	The Fashioner of Forms
14	اَلْغَفَّار	Al-Ghaffār	The Repeatedly Forgiving
15	الْقَهَّار	Al-Qahhār	The Subduer
16	الْوَهَّاب	Al-Wahhāb	The Bestower
17	الرَّزَّاق	Ar-Razzāq	The Provider
18	الْفَتَّاح	Al-Fattāḥ	The Opener / The Victory Giver
19	الْعَلِيم	Al-'Alīm	The All Knowing
20	الْقَابِضُ	Al-Qābiḍ	The Withholder / The Restrainer
21	الْبَاسِطُ	Al-Bāsiṭ	The Extender
22	الخَافِض	Al-Khāfiḍ	The Abaser
23	الرَّافِعُ	Ar-Rāfi'	The Exalter
24	المُعِز	Al-Mu'izz	The Giver of Honour
25	المُذِل	Al-Mudhill	The Giver of Dishonour
26	السَّمِيعُ	As-Samī'	The All Hearing
27	الْبَصِير	Al-Baṣīr	The All Seeing
28	الْحَكَم	Al-Ḥakam	The Judge
29	العَدْل	Al-'Adl	The Utterly Just
30	اللَّطِيفُ	Al-Laṭīf	The Gentle / The Subtle
31	الْخَبِيرُ	Al-Khabīr	The All Aware
32	الْحَلِيمُ	Al-Ḥalīm	The Forbearing
33	الْعَظِيمُ	Al-'Aẓīm	The Magnificent
34	الْغَفُورُ	Al-Ghafūr	The Much-Forgiving
35	الشَّكُورُ	Ash-Shakūr	The Most Appreciative
36	الْعَلِيُّ	Al-'Alīy	The Sublime
37	الْكَبِيرُ	Al-Kabīr	The Great
38	الْحَفِيظُ	Al-Ḥafīẓ	The Preserver
39	المُقِيت	Al-Muqīt	The Nourisher / The Maintainer
40	الْحَسِيبُ	Al-Ḥasīb	The Reckoner / The Bringer of Judgment
41	الجَلِيل	Al-Jalīl	The Majestic
42	الْكَرِيمُ	Al-Karīm	The Generous / The Bountiful
43	الرَّقِيبُ	Ar-Raqīb	The Watchful
44	الْمُجِيبُ	Al-Mujīb	The Responsive
45	الْوَاسِعُ	Al-Wāsi'	The All-Encompassing / The Vast
46	اَلْحَكِيمُ	Al-Ḥakīm	The Wise
47	الْوَدُودُ	Al-Wadūd	The Loving
48	الْمَجِيدُ	Al-Majīd	The Glorious
49	البَاعِث	Al-Bā'ith	The Resurrecter
50	الشَّهِيدُ	Ash-Shahīd	The Witness
51	الْحَقُّ	Al-Ḥaqq	The Truth
52	الْوَكِيلُ	Al-Wakīl	The Trustee
53	الْقَوِيّ	Al-Qawiyy	The Strong
54	الْمَتِينُ	Al-Matīn	The Firm
55	الْوَلِيُّ	Al-Walīy	The Protecting Friend and Helper
56	الْحَمِيدُ	Al-Ḥamīd	The All Praiseworthy
57	الْـمُحْصِي	Al-Muḥṣī	The Reckoner of All
58	المُبدِئ	Al-Mubdi'	The Originator
59	المُعِيد	Al-Mu'īd	The Restorer / The Reinstater
60	المُحيِي	Al-Muḥyī	The Giver of Life
61	المُمِيت	Al-Mumīt	The Giver of Death
62	الْحَيُّ	Al-Ḥayy	The Ever-Living
63	الْقَيُّومُ	Al-Qayyūm	The Self-Subsisting
64	الوَاجِد	Al-Wājid	The Perceiver / The Finder
65	المَاجِد	Al-Mājid	The Illustrious
66	الْوَاحِدُ	Al-Wāḥid	The One
67	الأَحَد	Al-Aḥad	The Unique / The Indivisible
68	الصَّمَدُ	Aṣ-Ṣamad	The Eternal / The Self-Sufficient
69	الْقَادِرُ	Al-Qādir	The Omnipotent
70	الْمُقْتَدِرُ	Al-Muqtadir	The Determiner
71	الْمُقَدِّمُ	Al-Muqaddim	The Expediter
72	الْمُؤَخِّرُ	Al-Mu'akhkhir	The Delayer
73	الْأَوَّلُ	Al-Awwal	The First
74	الْآخِرُ	Al-Ākhir	The Last
75	الظَّاهِرُ	Aẓ-Ẓāhir	The Manifest
76	الْبَاطِنُ	Al-Bāṭin	The Hidden
77	الوَالِي	Al-Wālī	The Governor / The Patron
78	الْمُتَعَالِ	Al-Muta'ālī	The Exalted
79	الْبِرُّ	Al-Barr	The Source of Goodness
80	التَّوَّابُ	At-Tawwāb	The Ever-Accepting of Repentance
81	الْمُنْتَقِمُ	Al-Muntaqim	The Avenger
82	العَفُو	Al-'Afūw	The Pardoner
83	الرَّؤُوفُ	Ar-Ra'ūf	The Kind
84	مَالِكُ الْمُلْكِ	Mālik-ul-Mulk	The Owner of All Sovereignty
85	ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإكْرَامِ	Dhū-l-Jalāli wa-l-'Ikram	The Lord of Majesty and Generosity
86	المُقسِّط	Al-Muqsiṭ	The Equitable
87	الْجَامِعُ	Al-Jāmi'	The Gatherer
88	الْغَنِيُّ	Al-Ghanīy	The Self-Sufficient
89	المُغنِي	Al-Mughnī	The Enricher
90	المَانِع	Al-Māni'	The Withholder
91	الضَّار	Aḍ-Ḍārr	The Distressor
92	النَّافِع	An-Nāfi'	The Source of Good
93	النُّورُ	An-Nūr	The Light
94	الْهَادِي	Al-Hādī	The Guide
95	الْبَدِيعُ	Al-Badī'	The Incomparable Originator
96	الباقي	Al-Bāqī	The Everlasting
97	الْوَارِثُ	Al-Wārith	The Inheritor of All
98	الرَّشِيد	Ar-Rashīd	The Guide to the Right Path
99	الصَّبُور	Aṣ-Ṣabūr	The Patient

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99 Names of Allah – Asma ul Husna with meanings from the Quran

This page lists all 99 names of Allah (Asma Al-Husna / Asma ul Husna) with Arabic script, English transliteration, and meanings based on the Quran and authentic Islamic tradition. The names of Allah describe His attributes—such as Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful), Ar-Rahim (The Most Compassionate), Al-Malik (The King), Al-Quddus (The Holy), and Al-Wahid (The One)—and help Muslims remember and connect with Allah. No sign-up required. For prayer times by city, today's Hijri date, date converter, and global Muslim population, explore more from Tawhid – free Muslim app with Quran, Azan, Qibla, and Islamic tools.

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