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🌟 The 99 Beautiful Names of Allah (أَسْمَاءُ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلْحُسْنَىٰ) 🌟
📖 “And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.” (Quran 7:180)
There’s something magical about names, isn’t there? They carry stories, meanings, and feelings. And when it comes to Allah’s names, each one feels like a warm hug for the soul. These aren’t just words – they’re little treasures that help us feel closer to the One who loves us most. If you’re looking to learn more about Islamic studies, understanding these beautiful names is a wonderful place to start.
You know those moments when your heart feels full of thanks? That’s when Al-Shakur (The Appreciative) feels so close. Or those times when you need a gentle reminder that everything will be okay? That’s Al-Latif (The Most Gentle) whispering comfort to your heart.
I’ve gathered these beautiful names here, not as a lesson to learn, but as gifts to unwrap one by one. Each name comes with its meaning and a little emoji friend – because sometimes even the deepest spiritual meanings can use a friendly smile! 🌟
Let’s walk this beautiful path together…
The 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna)
| No. | Arabic Name | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | الرَّحْمَنُ | Ar-Rahman | The Most Gracious 💝 |
| 2 | الرَّحِيمُ | Ar-Raheem | The Most Merciful 🤲 |
| 3 | الْمَلِكُ | Al-Malik | The King, The Sovereign 👑 |
| 4 | الْقُدُّوسُ | Al-Quddus | The Most Holy ✨ |
| 5 | السَّلاَمُ | As-Salam | The Source of Peace 🕊️ |
| 6 | الْمُؤْمِنُ | Al-Mu’min | The Guardian of Faith 🛡️ |
| 7 | الْمُهَيْمِنُ | Al-Muhaymin | The Protector 🔐 |
| 8 | الْعَزِيزُ | Al-Aziz | The Mighty ⚡ |
| 9 | الْجَبَّارُ | Al-Jabbar | The Compeller 💫 |
| 10 | الْمُتَكَبِّرُ | Al-Mutakabbir | The Greatest 🌟 |
| 11 | الْخَالِقُ | Al-Khaliq | The Creator 🌎 |
| 12 | الْبَارِئُ | Al-Bari’ | The Maker of Order 📋 |
| 13 | الْمُصَوِّرُ | Al-Musawwir | The Shaper of Beauty 🎨 |
| 14 | الْغَفَّارُ | Al-Ghaffar | The Forgiving 🤝 |
| 15 | الْقَهَّارُ | Al-Qahhar | The Subduer 💪 |
| 16 | الْوَهَّابُ | Al-Wahhab | The Giver of All 🎁 |
| 17 | الرَّزَّاقُ | Ar-Razzaq | The Sustainer 🌾 |
| 18 | الْفَتَّاحُ | Al-Fattah | The Opener 🔓 |
| 19 | اَلْعَلِيْمُ | Al-‘Alim | The All-Knowing 📚 |
| 20 | الْقَابِضُ | Al-Qabid | The Constrictor ⚖️ |
| 21 | الْبَاسِطُ | Al-Basit | The Reliever 🌅 |
| 22 | الْخَافِضُ | Al-Khafid | The Abaser 📉 |
| 23 | الرَّافِعُ | Ar-Rafi’ | The Exalter 📈 |
| 24 | الْمُعِزُّ | Al-Mu’izz | The Bestower of Honors 🏆 |
| 25 | المُذِلُّ | Al-Mudhill | The Humiliator 🔽 |
| 26 | السَّمِيعُ | As-Sami’ | The All-Hearing 👂 |
| 27 | الْبَصِيرُ | Al-Basir | The All-Seeing 👁️ |
| 28 | الْحَكَمُ | Al-Hakam | The Judge ⚖️ |
| 29 | الْعَدْلُ | Al-‘Adl | The Just ⚖️ |
| 30 | اللَّطِيفُ | Al-Latif | The Subtle One 🕯️ |
| 31 | الْخَبِيرُ | Al-Khabir | The All-Aware 🔍 |
| 32 | الْحَلِيمُ | Al-Halim | The Forbearing 🌺 |
| 33 | الْعَظِيمُ | Al-‘Azim | The Magnificent 🌠 |
| 34 | الْغَفُورُ | Al-Ghafur | The Forgiver 🤗 |
| 35 | الشَّكُورُ | Ash-Shakur | The Appreciative 🙏 |
| 36 | الْعَلِيُّ | Al-‘Ali | The Most High ⬆️ |
| 37 | الْكَبِيرُ | Al-Kabir | The Greatest 🌍 |
| 38 | الْحَفِيظُ | Al-Hafiz | The Preserver 📦 |
| 39 | المُقيِت | Al-Muqit | The Nourisher 🍎 |
| 40 | الْحسِيبُ | Al-Hasib | The Accounter 📊 |
| 41 | الْجَلِيلُ | Al-Jalil | The Mighty 🗻 |
| 42 | الْكَرِيمُ | Al-Karim | The Generous 💖 |
| 43 | الرَّقِيبُ | Ar-Raqib | The Watchful 👀 |
| 44 | الْمُجِيبُ | Al-Mujib | The Responsive ✅ |
| 45 | الْوَاسِعُ | Al-Wasi’ | The All-Encompassing 🌌 |
| 46 | الْحَكِيمُ | Al-Hakim | The Wise 📖 |
| 47 | الْوَدُودُ | Al-Wadud | The Loving 💗 |
| 48 | الْمَجِيدُ | Al-Majid | The Most Glorious ✨ |
| 49 | الْبَاعِثُ | Al-Ba’ith | The Resurrector 🌱 |
| 50 | الشَّهِيدُ | Ash-Shahid | The Witness 👁️ |
| 51 | الْحَقُّ | Al-Haqq | The Truth 💯 |
| 52 | الْوَكِيلُ | Al-Wakil | The Trustee 🤲 |
| 53 | الْقَوِيُّ | Al-Qawi | The Most Strong 💪 |
| 54 | الْمَتِينُ | Al-Matin | The Firm 🏔️ |
| 55 | الْوَلِيُّ | Al-Wali | The Protecting Friend 🤝 |
| 56 | الْحَمِيدُ | Al-Hamid | The Praiseworthy 🌟 |
| 57 | الْمُحْصِي | Al-Muhsi | The Appraiser 📝 |
| 58 | الْمُبْدِئُ | Al-Mubdi’ | The Originator 🎨 |
| 59 | الْمُعِيدُ | Al-Mu’id | The Restorer 🔄 |
| 60 | الْمُحْيِي | Al-Muhyi | The Giver of Life 🌿 |
| 61 | اَلْمُمِيتُ | Al-Mumit | The Taker of Life 🍂 |
| 62 | الْحَيُّ | Al-Hayy | The Ever Living ♾️ |
| 63 | الْقَيُّومُ | Al-Qayyum | The Self-Subsisting 🌳 |
| 64 | الْوَاجِدُ | Al-Wajid | The Perceiver 🔮 |
| 65 | الْمَاجِدُ | Al-Majid | The Illustrious 💫 |
| 66 | الْواحِدُ | Al-Wahid | The One 1️⃣ |
| 67 | الأَحَدُ | Al-Ahad | The Unique ⭐ |
| 68 | الصَّمَدُ | As-Samad | The Eternal ⏳ |
| 69 | الْقَادِرُ | Al-Qadir | The Capable 💪 |
| 70 | الْمُقْتَدِرُ | Al-Muqtadir | The Powerful ⚡ |
| 71 | الْمُقَدِّمُ | Al-Muqaddim | The Expediter ⏩ |
| 72 | الْمُؤَخِّرُ | Al-Mu’akhkhir | The Delayer ⏪ |
| 73 | الأوَّلُ | Al-Awwal | The First 🥇 |
| 74 | الآخِرُ | Al-Akhir | The Last 🔚 |
| 75 | الظَّاهِرُ | Az-Zahir | The Manifest 🌅 |
| 76 | الْبَاطِنُ | Al-Batin | The Hidden 🌙 |
| 77 | الْوَالِي | Al-Wali | The Governor 👑 |
| 78 | الْمُتَعَالِي | Al-Muta’ali | The Most Exalted ⬆️ |
| 79 | الْبَرُّ | Al-Barr | The Source of All Goodness ✨ |
| 80 | التَّوَابُ | At-Tawwab | The Acceptor of Repentance 🤲 |
| 81 | الْمُنْتَقِمُ | Al-Muntaqim | The Avenger ⚖️ |
| 82 | العَفُوُّ | Al-‘Afuw | The Pardoner 🕊️ |
| 83 | الرَّؤُوفُ | Ar-Ra’uf | The Clement 💝 |
| 84 | مَالِكُ الْمُلْكِ | Malik-al-Mulk | The Owner of All 👑 |
| 85 | ذُوالْجَلاَلِ وَالإكْرَامِ | Dhul-Jalali-wal-Ikram | The Lord of Majesty and Bounty 🌟 |
| 86 | الْمُقْسِطُ | Al-Muqsit | The Equitable ⚖️ |
| 87 | الْجَامِعُ | Al-Jami’ | The Gatherer 🤲 |
| 88 | الْغَنِيُّ | Al-Ghani | The Self-Sufficient ✨ |
| 89 | الْمُغْنِي | Al-Mughni | The Enricher 💎 |
| 90 | اَلْمَانِعُ | Al-Mani’ | The Preventer 🛡️ |
| 91 | الضَّارَّ | Ad-Darr | The Creator of Harm ⚡ |
| 92 | النَّافِعُ | An-Nafi’ | The Creator of Good 🌈 |
| 93 | النُّورُ | An-Nur | The Light 🌞 |
| 94 | الْهَادِي | Al-Hadi | The Guide 🧭 |
| 95 | الْبَدِيعُ | Al-Badi’ | The Originator 🎨 |
| 96 | اَلْبَاقِي | Al-Baqi | The Everlasting ♾️ |
| 97 | الْوَارِثُ | Al-Warith | The Supreme Inheritor 🏆 |
| 98 | الرَّشِيدُ | Ar-Rashid | The Guide to the Right Path 🛣️ |
| 99 | الصَّبُورُ | As-Sabur | The Patient 🕊️ |
Categories of Divine Names
1. ✨ Names of Divine Essence and Uniqueness (ذات والوحدانية)
| No. | Arabic | Transliteration | Meaning | Quranic Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ٱللَّٰهُ | Allah ☪️ | The One True God | 2:255 |
| 66 | الْواحِدُ | Al-Wahid 1️⃣ | The One | 13:16 |
| 67 | الأَحَدُ | Al-Ahad 💫 | The Unique | 112:1 |
| 68 | الصَّمَدُ | As-Samad 🌠 | The Eternal | 112:2 |
2. 💝 Names of Mercy and Compassion (الرحمة والرأفة)
| No. | Arabic | Transliteration | Meaning | Quranic Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | الرَّحْمَنُ | Ar-Rahman ❤️ | The Most Gracious | 1:1 |
| 2 | الرَّحِيمُ | Ar-Raheem 💗 | The Most Merciful | 1:1 |
| 83 | الرَّؤُوفُ | Ar-Ra’uf 🤍 | The Most Kind | 9:128 |
| 80 | التَّوَابُ | At-Tawwab 🙏 | The Acceptor of Repentance | 2:128 |
3. 💪 Names of Power and Might (القوة والقدرة)
| No. | Arabic | Transliteration | Meaning | Quranic Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | الْعَزِيزُ | Al-Aziz 👑 | The Mighty | 3:6 |
| 9 | الْجَبَّارُ | Al-Jabbar ⚡ | The Compeller | 59:23 |
| 69 | الْقَادِرُ | Al-Qadir 🔆 | The Able | 6:65 |
| 70 | الْمُقْتَدِرُ | Al-Muqtadir 💫 | The Powerful | 54:42 |
4. 🌱 Names of Creation and Life (الخلق والحياة)
| No. | Arabic | Transliteration | Meaning | Quranic Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | الْخَالِقُ | Al-Khaliq 🎨 | The Creator | 59:24 |
| 12 | الْبَارِئُ | Al-Bari’ ✨ | The Maker | 59:24 |
| 13 | الْمُصَوِّرُ | Al-Musawwir 🎭 | The Fashioner | 59:24 |
| 60 | الْمُحْيِي | Al-Muhyi 🌿 | The Giver of Life | 30:50 |
5. 🌾 Names of Provision and Sustenance (الرزق والإمداد)
| No. | Arabic | Transliteration | Meaning | Quranic Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | الرَّزَّاقُ | Ar-Razzaq 🍀 | The Provider | 51:58 |
| 16 | الْوَهَّابُ | Al-Wahhab 🎁 | The Bestower | 3:8 |
| 89 | الْمُغْنِي | Al-Mughni ⭐ | The Enricher | 9:28 |
| 88 | الْغَنِيُّ | Al-Ghani 💎 | The Self-Sufficient | 2:263 |
6. 📚 Names of Knowledge and Wisdom (العلم والحكمة)
| No. | Arabic | Transliteration | Meaning | Quranic Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | اَلْعَلِيْمُ | Al-‘Alim 📖 | The All-Knowing | 2:32 |
| 31 | الْخَبِيرُ | Al-Khabir 🔍 | The All-Aware | 6:18 |
| 46 | الْحَكِيمُ | Al-Hakim 📜 | The Wise | 2:129 |
| 98 | الرَّشِيدُ | Ar-Rashid 🧭 | The Guide | 11:87 |
7. 👑 Names of Authority and Kingship (الملك والسلطة)
| No. | Arabic | Transliteration | Meaning | Quranic Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | الْمَلِكُ | Al-Malik 👑 | The King | 59:23 |
| 84 | مَالِكُ الْمُلْكِ | Malik-al-Mulk 🏰 | Owner of All Sovereignty | 3:26 |
| 77 | الْوَالِي | Al-Wali ⚜️ | The Governor | 13:11 |
| 86 | الْمُقْسِطُ | Al-Muqsit ⚖️ | The Equitable | 3:18 |
8. 🛡️ Names of Protection and Guardianship (الحماية والحفظ)
| No. | Arabic | Transliteration | Meaning | Quranic Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | الْمُهَيْمِنُ | Al-Muhaymin 🛡️ | The Protector | 59:23 |
| 38 | الْحَفِيظُ | Al-Hafiz 🔐 | The Preserver | 11:57 |
| 52 | الْوَكِيلُ | Al-Wakil 🗝️ | The Trustee | 3:173 |
| 55 | الْوَلِيُّ | Al-Wali 🤲 | The Protecting Friend | 2:257 |
9. 👂 Names of Response and Awareness (الاستجابة والإدراك)
| No. | Arabic | Transliteration | Meaning | Quranic Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | السَّمِيعُ | As-Sami’ 👂 | The All-Hearing | 2:127 |
| 27 | الْبَصِيرُ | Al-Basir 👁️ | The All-Seeing | 42:11 |
| 44 | الْمُجِيبُ | Al-Mujib ✨ | The Responsive | 11:61 |
| 64 | الْوَاجِدُ | Al-Wajid 🔮 | The Perceiver | 38:44 |
10. ⚖️ Names of Justice and Truth (العدل والحق)
| No. | Arabic | Transliteration | Meaning | Quranic Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | الْحَكَمُ | Al-Hakam ⚖️ | The Judge | 22:69 |
| 29 | الْعَدْلُ | Al-‘Adl 🎯 | The Just | 6:115 |
| 51 | الْحَقُّ | Al-Haqq ✅ | The Truth | 10:32 |
| 81 | الْمُنْتَقِمُ | Al-Muntaqim ⚡ | The Avenger | 32:22 |
11. 🌟 Names of Honor and Beauty (الجلال والجمال)
| No. | Arabic | Transliteration | Meaning | Quranic Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | الْجَلِيلُ | Al-Jalil 🌟 | The Majestic | 55:27 |
| 42 | الْكَرِيمُ | Al-Karim 💫 | The Generous | 27:40 |
| 85 | ذُوالْجَلاَلِ وَالإكْرَامِ | Dhul-Jalali-wal-Ikram ✨ | Lord of Majesty and Honor | 55:78 |
| 93 | النُّورُ | An-Nur 🌠 | The Light | 24:35 |
12. 🤲 Names of Beneficence and Forbearance (الإحسان والحلم)
| No. | Arabic | Transliteration | Meaning | Quranic Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | اللَّطِيفُ | Al-Latif 🌸 | The Subtle | 6:103 |
| 32 | الْحَلِيمُ | Al-Halim 🕊️ | The Forbearing | 2:225 |
| 79 | الْبَرُّ | Al-Barr 🌺 | The Source of All Goodness | 52:28 |
| 99 | الصَّبُورُ | As-Sabur 🍃 | The Patient | 2:153 |
📿 How to Use These Blessed Names
🌅 Morning Dhikr
- Recite Al-Hayy and Al-Qayyum (The Ever-Living, The Self-Subsisting) ✨
- Best time: After Fajr prayer 🌄
🌆 Evening Dhikr
- Recite Al-Ghafur and At-Tawwab (The Most Forgiving, The Acceptor of Repentance) 🌙
- Best time: After Maghrib prayer 🕌
🤲 During Difficulty
- Recite Ya-Latif (The Most Subtle and Kind) 💫
- Repeat 129 times for relief from hardship 🙏
✨ For Success
- Recite Al-Fattah (The Opener) 🔑
- Recommended before important tasks 📈
📖 References
- The Holy Quran 📖
- Sahih Al-Bukhari 📚
- Sahih Muslim 📗
- Ibn Kathir’s Tafsir 📘
- Al-Ghazali’s “The Ninety-Nine Beautiful Names of God” 📙
🤲 May these blessed names bring peace, guidance, and blessings to all who recite them. 🌟
From the Heart 💝
You know what makes these names so special? They’re alive in every moment of our day. When you see a stunning sunrise, that’s An-Nur (The Light) painting the sky. When unexpected help arrives just when you needed it, that’s Al-Mujib (The Responsive) looking out for you.
These names aren’t meant to sit in a book – they’re meant to dance in your heart and color your world. Keep them close, like trusted friends. Let them comfort you when you’re down, celebrate with you when you’re happy, and guide you when you’re unsure.
Next time you’re watching the stars, remember Al-Khaliq (The Creator) put each one there. When rain falls, that’s Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful) sending down His blessings. These names are everywhere, in everything beautiful, kind, and good.
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Wishing you love and light on your journey, A fellow seeker of His beauty ✨
“He is Allah, other than whom there is no deity, the Sovereign, the Pure, the Perfection, the Bestower of Faith, the Overseer, the Exalted in Might, the Compeller, the Superior. Exalted is Allah above whatever they associate with Him.” – Quran (59:23)
“Call upon Me, I will respond to you” – Quran (40:60)
