99 Names of the Prophet ﷺ

Learn and reflect upon the beautiful names and attributes of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, each reflecting an aspect of his noble character

Today's Name

النَّبِيّ

The Prophet

An-Nabi

Meaning

The Prophet

The Beautiful Names and Titles of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Throughout Islamic tradition, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has been known by many names and honorific titles, each describing a quality of his noble character or a role he fulfilled in conveying the divine message. These names appear in the Quran, the hadith collections of Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, and the works of classical scholars such as Imam al-Jazuli in his renowned Dala'il al-Khayrat.

Among the most well-known are Muhammad (the Praised One), Ahmad (the Most Commendable), Al-Mustafa (the Chosen), Ar-Rasul (the Messenger), and Al-Amin (the Trustworthy). The Quran itself uses several names: "And remember when Jesus, son of Mary, said, 'O Children of Israel, I am the messenger of Allah to you, confirming what came before me of the Torah and bringing good tidings of a messenger to come after me, whose name is Ahmad'" (Quran 61:6).

Scholars have traditionally compiled these names to help Muslims deepen their love and understanding of the Prophet's multifaceted character. Reflecting on these names is considered a form of sending salawat (blessings) upon the Prophet, which the Quran encourages in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:56): "Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who believe, send blessings upon him and greet him with peace."

1

مُحَمَّد

Muhammad

Muhammad

The Praised One

2

أَحْمَد

Ahmad

Ahmad

The Most Praised

3

الحامِد

The Praised

Al-Hamid

The Praised One

4

الحَمِيد

The Most Praiseworthy

Al-Hameed

The Most Praiseworthy

5

الماحِي

The Eraser

Al-Mahi

The Eraser of Sins

6

العاقِب

The Last

Al-Aqib

The Last Prophet

7

الفاتِح

The Opener

Al-Fatih

The Opener of Victory

8

النَّبِيّ

The Prophet

An-Nabi

The Prophet

9

الرَّسول

The Messenger

Ar-Rasul

The Messenger

10

النَّذِير

The Warner

An-Nadhir

The Warner

11

البشِير

The Bearer of Glad Tidings

Al-Bashir

The Bearer of Glad Tidings

12

الداعِي

The Caller

Ad-Dai

The Caller to Allah

13

السِّراج

The Lamp

As-Siraj

The Illuminating Lamp

14

المِصباح

The Torch

Al-Misbah

The Torch of Guidance

15

الهادِي

The Guide

Al-Hadi

The Guide to the Right Path

16

التّاهِر

The Pure One

At-Tahir

The Pure

17

المُطَهَّر

The Purifier

Al-Mutahhir

The Purifier

18

طه

Taha

Taha

O Man of Excellence

19

يس

Yasin

Yasin

The Wise One

20

الشّاهِد

The Witness

Ash-Shahid

The Witness

21

الشَّهيد

The Testified

Ash-Shaheed

The Witnessed

22

الحاشِر

The Gatherer

Al-Hashir

The Gatherer

23

العالِم

The Most Knowledgeable

Al-Alim

The All-Knowing

24

المُعَلِّم

The Teacher

Al-Mu'allim

The Teacher

25

البُرهان

The Proof

Al-Burhan

The Clear Proof

26

المُبِين

The Illustrator

Al-Mubin

The Illustrator

27

الرَّحْمَة

The Mercy

Ar-Rahmah

A Mercy to All Creation

28

الرَّحِيم

The Compassionate

Ar-Rahim

The Compassionate One

29

الدّاعِي إلى الله

The Caller to Allah

Ad-Dai Ilallah

The Caller to Allah's Way

30

المُزَكّي

The Purifier

Al-Muzkakki

The Purifier of Souls

31

الأمِين

The Trustworthy

Al-Amin

The Trustworthy

32

الصّادِق

The Truthful

As-Sadiq

The Truthful

33

الصِّدِّيق

The Affirmer of Truth

As-Siddiq

The Affirmer of Truth

34

الرّقِيق

The Tender-Hearted

Ar-Raqiq

The Tender-Hearted

35

الشَّفِيق

The Compassionate

Ash-Shafiq

The Full of Compassion

36

السِّراج المُنِير

The Shining Lamp

As-Siraj Al-Munir

The Illuminating Lamp

37

النّور

The Light

An-Nur

The Light

38

المُنِير

The Illuminator

Al-Munir

The Illuminator

39

الأسوَة

The Exemplar

Al-Uswah

The Excellent Example

40

الأسوَة الحسَنَة

The Excellent Exemplar

Al-Uswah Al-Hasanah

The Excellent Example

41

الحافِظ

The Preserver

Al-Hafiz

The Guardian

42

المِهْدِي

The Guided One

Al-Mahdi

The Guided One

43

الدّاود

Like David

Ad-Dawud

Similar to Prophet David

44

المَلِك

The King

Al-Malik

The Sovereign

45

السَّيِّد

The Master

As-Sayyid

The Master

46

القائِم

The Standing One

Al-Qai'm

The Upright

47

المُقَدَّم

The Exalted

Al-Muqaddim

The Exalted

48

المُؤَخَّر

The Delayed

Al-Mu'akhkhir

The Delayed One

49

الشَّهِير

The Famous

Ash-Shahir

The Famous

50

الأمّي

The Unlettered

Al-Ummi

The Unlettered

51

الكَاتِم

The Concealer

Al-Katim

The One Who Conceals

52

الطّاهِر

The Pure

At-Tahir

The Pure

53

الآخِر

The Last

Al-Akhir

The Last Prophet

54

الأوَّل

The First

Al-Awwal

The First among Prophets

55

الوَسِيط

The Intermediary

Al-Wasit

The Intermediary

56

الشَّفِيع

The Intercessor

Ash-Shafi

The Intercessor

57

المَشْفُوع

The One Whose Intercession is Accepted

Al-Mashfu

The One Whose Intercession is Accepted

58

ذو الحِكْمَة

The Possessor of Wisdom

Dhu Al-Hikmah

The Possessor of Wisdom

59

ذو القُوَّة

The Possessor of Strength

Dhu Al-Quwwah

The Possessor of Strength

60

العَزِيز

The Mighty

Al-Aziz

The Mighty

61

الأمِير

The Commander

Al-Amir

The Commander

62

الحَاكِم

The Judge

Al-Hakim

The Judge

63

العَدْل

The Just

Al-Adl

The Just

64

الحَليم

The Clement

Al-Halim

The Clement

65

الصَّبور

The Patient

As-Sabur

The Patient

66

الكَرِيم

The Generous

Al-Karim

The Generous

67

الإسْلام

Islam

Al-Islam

Islam

68

المُؤْمِن

The Believer

Al-Mu'min

The True Believer

69

المُسْلِم

The Muslim

Al-Muslim

The Muslim

70

الحَاشِر

The Gatherer

Al-Hashir

The Gatherer

71

المُبَشِّر

The One Who Gives Glad Tidings

Al-Mubashshir

The Bearer of Glad Tidings

72

الاِسْم الأعْظَم

The Greatest Name

Al-Ism Al-A'zam

The Greatest Name

73

المُهْتَدِي

The Rightly Guided

Al-Muhtadi

The Rightly Guided

74

الكَامِل

The Perfect

Al-Kamil

The Perfect

75

الأقْدَس

The Most Holy

Al-Aqdas

The Most Holy

76

المُقْتَفِي

The Follower

Al-Muqtafi

The Follower of Truth

77

الأُسْوَة

The Example

Al-Uswah

The Example

78

المُهَيْمِن

The Overseer

Al-Muhaimin

The Overseer

79

السِّفَارَة

The Messenger

As-Sifarah

The Messenger

80

العِصْمَة

The Protection

Al-Isma

The Protected

81

اللَّطِيف

The Subtle

Al-Latif

The Subtle

82

الرَّفِيق

The Companion

Ar-Rafiq

The Companion

83

الوِدود

The Loving

Al-Wadud

The Loving

84

النّاصِح

The Sincere Adviser

An-Nasih

The Sincere Adviser

85

المُحَدِّث

The Inspired

Al-Muhadith

The Inspired

86

الرُّوح

The Spirit

Ar-Ruh

The Spirit

87

الشَّافِعُ

The Intercessor

Ash-Shafi

The Intercessor

88

الثَّقَفِي

The Quick-Witted

At-Thaqafi

The Quick-Witted

89

الإمام

The Leader

Al-Imam

The Leader

90

الدّاعِي إلى سَبِيلِ رَبِّه

The Caller to Allah's Path

Ad-Dai Ila Sabili Rabbih

The Caller to the Path of His Lord

91

المُنْقِذ

The Rescuer

Al-Munqidh

The Rescuer

92

المُحَرَّر

The Liberator

Al-Muharrir

The Liberator

93

المُعْتَصِم

The Firm

Al-Mu'tasim

The Firm

94

الأَمِير المُؤْمِنِين

The Commander of the Believers

Amir Al-Mumineen

The Commander of the Believers

95

خَاتَم النَّبِيِّين

The Seal of the Prophets

Khatam An-Nabiyeen

The Seal of the Prophets

96

شَاهِد مُبِين

A Clear Witness

Shahid Mubin

A Clear Witness

97

بَشِير وَنَذِير

Bearer of Glad Tidings and Warner

Bashir wa Nadhir

Bearer of Glad Tidings and Warner

98

الرَّحْمَة المُرْسَلَة

The Mercy Sent

Ar-Rahmah Al-Mursal

The Mercy Sent to All Worlds

99

مُحَمَّد رَسُول الله

Muhammad the Messenger of Allah

Muhammad Rasul Allah

Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah