
99 names and titles.
Meanings to read with care.
Explore Arabic spellings and short English meanings, with clear labels for names, descriptions and traditional epithets.
The 99 names of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) are often shared as Asma un Nabi, a collection of names, titles and expressions of praise. This guide brings together 99 entries with Arabic text and English meanings. It distinguishes names recorded in authentic hadith from descriptions and titles included in traditional devotional collections.
The numbering follows the first 99 entries of the larger collection attributed to Imam al-Jazuli, as reproduced by Salawat.com. That wider collection contains 201 names and titles; this is a selected 99-entry guide, not a claim that the Prophet’s names are limited to 99. Other published 99-name lists differ.
A traditional inclusion is not the same as an independently authenticated prophetic name. Source labels identify selected directly checked passages. Short English glosses explain the wording; they do not establish the religious attribution by themselves.
99 names of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) with meanings
Read each card’s classification alongside its meaning. The names are shown in a simplified English transliteration; the Arabic is included to help distinguish similar spellings.
Showing 99 of 99 entries
Names and titles 1–20
The opening entries include names associated with praise, prophetic mission and the traditional collection.
Muhammad
مُحَمَّدPraised; commendable
Muhammad appears in Quran 48:29 and in the narration of names.
Ahmad
أَحْمَدMost praiseworthy
Ahmad appears in Quran 61:6 and in the narration of names.
Hamid
حَامِدOne who praises
Mahmud
مَحْمُودOne who is praised
Ahid
أَحِيدRepeller
Wahid
وَحِيدUnique; singular
Mahi
مَاحٍOne who erases
The hadith connects this name with Allah removing disbelief through the Prophet.
Hashir
حَاشِرGatherer
The narration relates this name to the gathering at the resurrection.
Aqib
عَاقِبLast in succession
The narration explains that no prophet comes after him.
Taha
طَهَMeaning not assigned here
Included in the traditional collection; no definitive English meaning is assigned here.
Yasin
يسMeaning not assigned here
Included in the traditional collection; no definitive English meaning is assigned here.
Tahir
طَاهِرPure
Mutahhar
مُطَهَّرPurified
Tayyib
طَيِّبGood; pure
Sayyid
سَيِّدLeader; master
Rasul
رَسُولMessenger
Nabi
نَبِيّProphet
Rasul al-Rahmah
رَسُولُ الرَّحْمَةMessenger of mercy
Qayyim
قَيِّمUpright; one who maintains
Jami
جَامِعOne who brings together
Names and titles 21–40
This group includes traditional honorifics, descriptive expressions and titles of succession.
Muqtafi
مُقْتَفٍOne who follows in succession
Muqaffi
مُقَفٍّLast in succession
This expression is recorded in Sahih Muslim 2355.
Rasul al-Malahim
رَسُولُ الْمَلَاحِمMessenger of great battles
Rasul al-Rahah
رَسُولُ الرَّاحَةMessenger of comfort
Kamil
كَامِلComplete
Iklil
إِكْلِيلCrown
Muddaththir
مُدَّثِّرOne wrapped in a garment
Muzzammil
مُزَّمِّلOne wrapped in a cloak
Abdullah
عَبْدُ اللَّهServant of Allah
Habibullah
حَبِيبُ اللَّهBeloved of Allah
Safiyyullah
صَفِيُّ اللَّهChosen one of Allah
Najiyyullah
نَجِيُّ اللَّهConfidant of Allah
Kalimullah
كَلِيمُ اللَّهOne to whom Allah spoke
Khatim al-Anbiya
خَاتِمُ الْأَنْبِيَاءSeal of the prophets
Khatim al-Rusul
خَاتِمُ الرُّسُلSeal of the messengers
Muhyi
مُحْيٍReviver
Munji
مُنْجٍDeliverer
Mudhakkir
مُذَكِّرOne who reminds
Nasir
نَاصِرHelper; supporter
Mansur
مَنْصُورOne granted victory
Names and titles 41–60
Read the source labels carefully: this group contains both hadith titles and Quranic descriptive wording.
Nabiyy al-Rahmah
نَبِيُّ الرَّحْمَةProphet of mercy
This title is recorded in Sahih Muslim 2355.
Nabiyy al-Tawbah
نَبِيُّ التَّوْبَةProphet of repentance
This title is recorded in Sahih Muslim 2355.
Harisun Alaykum
حَرِيصٌ عَلَيْكُمْDeeply concerned for you
Malum
مَعْلُومKnown
Shahir
شَهِيرWell known
Shahid
شَاهِدWitness
Witness is one of the descriptions in Quran 33:45.
Shaheed
شَهِيدWitness; one bearing witness
Mashhud
مَشْهُودOne who is witnessed
Bashir
بَشِيرBearer of good news
Mubashshir
مُبَشِّرOne bringing glad tidings
This descriptive wording occurs in Quran 33:45.
Nadhir
نَذِيرWarner
This descriptive wording occurs in Quran 33:45.
Mundhir
مُنْذِرOne who warns
Nur
نُورLight
Siraj
سِرَاجLamp
Read with Munir: the complete phrase in Quran 33:46 describes an illuminating lamp.
Misbah
مِصْبَاحLantern
Huda
هُدًىGuidance
Mahdi
مَهْدِيّGuided one
Munir
مُنِيرIlluminating
Read with Siraj in the complete phrase in Quran 33:46.
Dai
دَاعٍCaller; one who invites
Quran 33:46 describes calling to Allah by His permission.
Madu
مَدْعُوّOne who is called
Names and titles 61–80
These expressions are presented as traditional epithets, with brief English glosses rather than claims of individual hadith authentication.
Mujib
مُجِيبOne who responds
Mujab
مُجَابOne whose prayer is answered
Hafiyy
حَفِيّWelcoming; attentive
Afuww
عَفُوّOne who pardons
Wali
وَلِيّClose friend; ally
Haqq
حَقّTruth
Qawi
قَوِيّStrong
Amin
أَمِينTrustworthy
Mamun
مَأْمُونTrusted
Karim
كَرِيمGenerous; noble
Mukarram
مُكَرَّمHonoured
Makin
مَكِينFirmly established
Matin
مَتِينFirm; steadfast
Mubin
مُبِينClear; making clear
Muammil
مُؤَمِّلHopeful
Wasul
وَصُولOne who maintains ties
Dhu Quwwah
ذُو قُوَّةPossessor of strength
Dhu Hurmah
ذُو حُرْمَةPossessor of sanctity
Dhu Makanah
ذُو مَكَانَةPossessor of standing
Dhu Izz
ذُو عِزّPossessor of honour
Names and titles 81–99
The final group completes this selected collection of 99 entries.
Dhu Fadl
ذُو فَضْلPossessor of excellence
Muta
مُطَاعOne who is obeyed
Muti
مُطِيعObedient
Qadam Sidq
قَدَمُ صِدْقHonourable precedence
Rahmah
رَحْمَةMercy
Bushra
بُشْرَىGlad news
Ghawth
غَوْثAid; assistance
Ghayth
غَيْثRain; relief
Ghiyath
غِيَاثHelp; succour
Nimatullah
نِعْمَةُ اللَّهBlessing of Allah
Hadiyyatullah
هَدِيَّةُ اللَّهGift of Allah
Urwatun Wuthqa
عُرْوَةٌ وُثْقَىFirmest handhold
Siratullah
صِرَاطُ اللَّهPath of Allah
Sirat Mustaqim
صِرَاط مُسْتَقِيمStraight path
Dhikrullah
ذِكْرُ اللَّهRemembrance of Allah
Sayfullah
سَيْفُ اللَّهSword of Allah
Hizbullah
حِزْبُ اللَّهParty of Allah
Al-Najm al-Thaqib
النَّجْمُ الثَّاقِبPiercing star
Mustafa
مُصْطَفَىChosen one
This list preserves their place in the selected traditional collection. It does not assign speculative meanings such as “pure” or “leader” to Quranic opening letters. The use of particular expressions as names or titles is discussed differently across scholarly traditions.
Similarly, metaphorical titles and words also used in other religious contexts should be understood within their source and tradition, not treated as independent claims about divine powers or as automatic baby-name recommendations.
How to understand the source labels
- Name in Quran and hadith: a personal name supported by the linked passages.
- Name or title in hadith: wording checked in the narrations referenced below.
- Quranic description: wording describing the Prophet’s role, shown separately from personal names.
- Traditional title / epithet: inclusion in the selected collection; individual attribution has not been authenticated by this page.
Can these names be used for a baby?
Muhammad and Ahmad are personal names used by Muslim families. A long devotional collection also contains titles, metaphors and descriptions of the Prophet’s mission. Inclusion here does not mean every expression should be chosen as a child’s name.
Check the exact spelling, meaning and naming context. For a particular religious title, seek guidance from a qualified scholar who can explain the relevant tradition.
Reading and sharing the 99 names of Prophet Muhammad
Begin with one card rather than trying to memorize the whole page at once. Read the Arabic spelling, then the English transliteration and short meaning. Finally, check the classification above the name and open its numbered source link. Keeping those four parts together helps you remember what the entry says and how this collection describes it.
For example, compare the Muhammad and Ahmad cards with the traditional-title cards nearby. Notice that the labels differ even when the cards share the same design. When taking notes, keep a separate space for the wording, the English gloss and the reference. A short meaning is a reading aid; use the linked passage when you need its wider context.
Use the search box to find a spelling or English meaning, then clear the search to return to all 99 entries. The copy button includes the name, meaning, classification and reference. If you share a screenshot instead, include the source label in the frame. For a printed family study sheet, check that the Arabic remains readable and that the reference is still visible.
Ways to use this collection
For personal learning, read a small group at a time and follow its references. For family study, compare the Arabic, transliteration and meaning. When sharing an entry, include its classification and source so that a traditional title is not accidentally presented as an authenticated hadith name.
Frequently asked questions
Are these 99 entries all authenticated personal names?
No. This selection includes names, descriptions and traditional devotional titles. The card labels make that distinction explicit.
Is there one agreed list of exactly 99 names?
Traditional collections use different selections and totals. The 99 entries on this page follow a clearly identified portion of a larger collection rather than a claim of one universally established list.
Which names are recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari 3532?
The narration mentions Muhammad, Ahmad, Al-Mahi, Al-Hashir and Al-Aqib. It is linked as source S2.
Why are mercy and repentance included?
Sahih Muslim 2355 includes the titles Prophet of Mercy and Prophet of Repentance, alongside other names. See source S3.
Are Muhammad and Ahmad mentioned in the Quran?
Yes. Muhammad appears in Quran 48:29 and Ahmad in Quran 61:6, among the passages linked below.
Why do some websites use different English spellings?
Transliteration systems represent Arabic sounds and long vowels differently. Check the Arabic wording before treating alternative spellings as separate names.
Why is no fixed English meaning given for Taha and Yasin?
This guide does not assign a definitive lexical translation to these Quranic openings. Their inclusion here records the traditional collection’s usage.
What does PBUH stand for?
PBUH means peace be upon him. Muslims use it as a respectful blessing when mentioning the Prophet Muhammad.
Sources
[S1] Collection: Salawat.com, Names of Prophet Muhammad, reproducing Imam al-Jazuli’s wider collection; entries 1–99 used here. This citation records collection membership, not independent authentication.
[S2] Sahih al-Bukhari 3532; Quran 48:29; Quran 61:6.
[S3] Sahih Muslim 2355.
[S4] Quran 33:45–46. Siraj and Munir form part of one phrase; Dai is read with its full context.
Meaning cross-checks: Meri Web, Tasbeeh.pro, and Hamariweb. Their individual verse attributions are not adopted without checking.
Further reading: A scholarly discussion of the differing numbers and the distinction between names and descriptions. This is one scholarly perspective, not a claim of unanimous acceptance. English glosses and explanatory text are editorial summaries, not complete scripture translations.

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