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

ذو الحِكْمَة

The Possessor of Wisdom

Dhu Al-Hikmah

Meaning

The Possessor of Wisdom

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