99 Names Of Allah

The 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna) are the divine attributes of the Almighty mentioned in the Holy Quran. Each name reflects His mercy, power, and wisdom, guiding believers in worship and daily life. Learn their meanings, benefits, and how to incorporate them into supplications for spiritual growth. Explore the beauty of Asma ul Husna and deepen your connection with Allah (SWT).

99 Names of Allah – Meaning and Translation

#	Name	Transliteration	Meaning
1	ٱلرَّحْمَٰنُ	Ar-Rahmaan	The Most or Entirely Merciful
2	ٱلرَّحِيمُ	Ar-Raheem	The Bestower of Mercy
3	ٱلْمَلِكُ	Al-Malik	The King and Owner of Dominion
4	ٱلْقُدُّوسُ	Al-Quddus	The Absolutely Pure
5	ٱلسَّلَامُ	As-Salaam	The Perfection and Giver of Peace
6	ٱلْمُؤْمِنُ	Al-Mu’min	The One Who gives Emaan and Security
7	ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ	Al-Muhaymin	The Guardian, The Witness, The Overseer
8	ٱلْعَزِيزُ	Al-Azeez	The All Mighty
9	ٱلْجَبَّارُ	Al-Jabbaar	The Compeller, The Restorer
10	ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرُ	Al-Mutakabbir	The Supreme, The Majestic
11	ٱلْخَٰلِقُ	Al-Khaaliq	The Creator, The Maker
12	ٱلْبَارِئُ	Al-Baari’	The Originator
13	ٱلْمُصَوِّرُ	Al-Musawwir	The Fashioner
14	ٱلْغَفَّارُ	Al-Ghaffaar	The All- and Oft-Forgiving
15	ٱلْقَهَّارُ	Al-Qahhaar	The Subduer, The Ever-Dominating
16	ٱلْوَهَّابُ	Al-Wahhaab	The Giver of Gifts
17	ٱلْرَّزَّاقُ	Ar-Razzaaq	The Provider
18	ٱلْفَتَّاحُ	Al-Fattah	The Opener, The Judge
19	ٱلْعَلِيمُ	Al-‘Aleem	The All-Knowing, The Omniscient
20	ٱلْقَابِضُ	Al-Qaabid	The Withholder
21	ٱلْبَاسِطُ	Al-Baasit	The Extender
22	ٱلْخَافِضُ	Al-Khaafidh	The Reducer, The Abaser
23	ٱلْرَّافِعُ	Ar-Raafi’	The Exalter, The Elevator
24	ٱلْمُعِزُّ	Al-Mu’izz	The Honourer, The Bestower
25	ٱلْمُذِلُّ	Al-Muzil	The Dishonourer, The Humiliator
26	ٱلسَّمِيعُ	As-Samee’	The All-Hearing
27	ٱلْبَصِيرُ	Al-Baseer	The All-Seeing
28	ٱلْحَكَمُ	Al-Hakam	The Judge, The Giver of Justice
29	ٱلْعَدْلُ	Al-‘Adl	The Utterly Just
30	ٱللَّطِيفُ	Al-Lateef	The Subtle One, The Most Gentle
31	ٱلْخَبِيرُ	Al-Khabeer	The Acquainted, The All-Aware
32	ٱلْحَلِيمُ	Al-Haleem	The Most Forbearing
33	ٱلْعَظِيمُ	Al-‘Azeem	The Magnificent, The Supreme
34	ٱلْغَفُورُ	Al-Ghafoor	The Forgiving, The Exceedingly Forgiving
35	ٱلشَّكُورُ	Ash-Shaakoor	The Most Appreciative
36	ٱلْعَلِيُّ	Al-‘Alee	The Most High, The Exalted
37	ٱلْكَبِيرُ	Al-Kabeer	The Greatest, The Most Grand
38	ٱلْحَفِيظُ	Al-Hafeedh	The Preserver, The All-Heedful and All-Protecting
39	ٱلْمُقيِتُ	Al-Muqeet	The Sustainer, The Maintainer
40	ٱلْحَسِيبُ	Al-Hasib	The Reckoner
41	ٱلْجَلِيلُ	Al-Jaleel	The Majestic
42	ٱلْكَرِيمُ	Al-Kareem	The Most Generous, The Most Esteemed
43	ٱلْرَّقِيبُ	Ar-Raqeeb	The Watchful, The All-Watchful
44	ٱلْمُجِيبُ	Al-Mujeeb	The Responsive, The Answerer
45	ٱلْوَاسِعُ	Al-Waasi’	The All-Encompassing, the Boundless
46	ٱلْحَكِيمُ	Al-Hakeem	The All-Wise
47	ٱلْوَدُودُ	Al-Wadud	The Most Loving
48	ٱلْمَجِيدُ	Al-Majeed	The Glorious, The Most Honorable
49	ٱلْبَاعِثُ	Al-Baa’ith	The Infuser of New Life
50	ٱلْشَّهِيدُ	As-Shaheed	The All Observing Witnessing
51	ٱلْحَقُّ	Al-Haqq	The Absolute Truth
52	ٱلْوَكِيلُ	Al-Wakeel	The Trustee, The Disposer of Affairs
53	ٱلْقَوِيِيُ	Al-Qawiyy	The All-Strong
54	ٱلْمَتِينُ	Al-Mateen	The Firm, The Steadfast
55	ٱلْوَلِيُ	Al-Walee	The Protecting Associate
56	ٱلْحَمِيدُ	Al-Hameed	The Praiseworthy
57	ٱلْمُحْصِي	Al-Muhsee	The All-Enumerating, The Counter
58	ٱلْمُبْدِئُ	Al-Mubdi’	The Originator, The Initiator
59	ٱلْمُعِيدُ	Al-Mu’id	The Restorer, The Reinstater
60	ٱلْمُحْيِي	Al-Muhyee	The Giver of Life
61	ٱلْمُمِيتُ	Al-Mumeet	The Creator of Death
62	ٱلْحَيِّيُ	Al-Hayy	The Ever-Living
63	ٱلْقَيُّومُ	Al-Qayyoom	The Sustainer, The Self-Subsisting
64	ٱلْوَاجِدُ	Al-Waajid	The Perceiver
65	ٱلْمَاجِدُ	Al-Maajid	The Illustrious, The Magnificent
66	ٱلْوَاحِدُ	Al-Waahid	The One, The Indivisible
67	ٱلْأَحَدُ	Al-Ahad	The Unique, The Only One
68	ٱلصَّمَدُ	As-Samad	The Eternal, Satisfier of Needs
69	ٱلْقَادِرُ	Al-Qaadir	The Omnipotent
70	ٱلْمُقْتَدِرُ	Al-Muqtadir	The Powerful
71	ٱلْمُقَدِّمُ	Al-Muqaddim	The Expediter, The Promoter
72	ٱلْمُؤَخِّرُ	Al-Mu’akhkhir	The Delayer
73	ٱلْأوَّلُ	Al-Awwal	The First
74	ٱلْآخِرُ	Al-Aakhir	The Last, The Utmost
75	ٱلظَّٰهِرُ	Az-Zaahir	The Manifest, The All-Surpassing
76	ٱلْبَاطِنُ	Al-Baatin	The Hidden One, Knower of the Hidden
77	ٱلْوَالِي	Al-Waalee	The Sole Governor
78	ٱلْمُتَعَالِي	Al-Muta’ali	The Self Exalted
79	ٱلْبَرُّ	Al-Barr	The Source of All Goodness
80	ٱلتَّوَابُ	At-Tawwaab	The Ever-Pardoning
81	ٱلْمُنْتَقِمُ	Al-Muntaqim	The Avenger
82	ٱلْعَفُوُ	Al-‘Afuww	The Pardoner
83	ٱلْرَّؤُوفُ	Ar-Ra’ooof	The Most Kind
84	مَالِكُ ٱلْمُلْكُ	Maalik-al-Mulk	Master of the Dominion, Owner of the Kingdom
85	ذُوالْجَلاَلِ وَالإكْرَامِ	Thul-Jalaali wal-Ikraam	Possessor of Glory and Honour
86	ٱلْمُقْسِطُ	Al-Muqsiṭ	The Just One
87	ٱلْجَامِعُ	Al-Jaami’	The Gatherer, the Uniter
88	ٱلْغَنيُّ	Al-Ghaniyy	The Self-Sufficient, The Wealthy
89	ٱلْمُغْنِيُ	Al-Mughniyy	The Enricher
90	ٱلْمَانِعُ	Al-Maani’	The Withholder
91	ٱلضَّٰرَ	Ad-Dhaarr	The Distresser
92	ٱلنَّافِعُ	An-Naafi’	The Propitious, The Benefactor
93	ٱلْنُورُ	An-Noor	The Light
94	ٱلْهَادِي	Al-Haadi	The Guide
95	ٱلْبَدِيعُ	Al-Badee’	The Incomparable Originator
96	ٱلْبَاقِي	Al-Baaqi	The Ever-Lasting
97	ٱلْوَارِثُ	Al-Waarith	The Inheritor
98	ٱلرَّشِيدُ	Ar-Rasheed	The Guide to the Right Path
99	ٱلصَّبُورُ	Al-Saboor	The Patient

The 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna): Divine Attributes of the Allah Almighty

The 99 Names of Allah, or Asma ul Husna, are one of the beautiful and perfect attributes of Allah (SWT) referred to in the Holy Qur'an and Hadith. These names reflect His majesty, mercy, wisdom, and power and are said to help the believer in deepening their understanding of and their attachment to the Creator. It is said that whoever learns all 99 Names of Allah will surely enter Jannah.

Importance of the 99 Names of Allah

The emphasis laid on these divine names is attested to by the following verse in the Quran:

"And to Allah belong the best names; invoke Him thereby" (Quran 7:180)

Among the 99 names of Allah, each name carries a very huge meaning to become a guide for all Muslims in worship, supplication, and worldly activities. And, most importantly, Asma ul Husna will strengthen and connect one’s heart and soul to the Divine Love, also call for His blessings when teaching and reciting the Asma ul Husna.

Groups of Allah's 99 Names

The Asma ul Husna can be arranged into different themes:

Names of Mercy & Compassion: Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful), Ar-Raheem (The Especially Merciful)
Names of Power & Dominion: Al-Malik (The King), Al-Quddus (The Most Holy).
Names of Knowledge & Wisdom: Al-Alim (The All-Knowing), Al-Hakeem (The Wise).
Names of Forgiveness & Grace: Al-Ghaffar (The Forgiving), At-Tawwab (The Accepter of Repentance).

Benefits of Reciting Asma ul Husna

Spiritual Connection: Recitation of the 99 names of Allah (SWT) makes one more aware of Him.
Dua Acceptance: Calling upon Allah (SWT) by His names is a strengthening factor in prayers.
Inner Peace: To meditate on His attributes brings comfort and trust in divine decree.