99 Names of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): Meanings and Titles

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.

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.

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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.

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