99 Names of Allah — Asma ul Husna

Original Arabic script, English transliteration, and authentic meanings of the 99 Beautiful Names of Allah

وَلِلَّهِ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ فَادْعُوهُ بِهَا

“And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.” (Quran 7:180)

1
Allah

اللَّهُ

The Greatest Name of God, the One uniquely worthy of worship.

2
Er-Rahman

الرَّحْمَنُ

The Most Merciful, He who has mercy on all creation in this world.

3
Er-Rahim

الرَّحِيمُ

The Especially Merciful, He who has endless mercy for the believers in the Hereafter.

4
El-Melik

الْمَلِكُ

The Sovereign, The Absolute Ruler. Everything in the universe is under His command.

5
El-Kuddüs

الْقُدُّوسُ

The Pure One, The Most Holy, free from all flaws and imperfections.

6
Es-Selam

السَّلاَمُ

The Source of Peace, The Flawless One who grants peace and safety.

7
El-Mü'min

الْمُؤْمِنُ

The Inspirer of Faith, The Giver of Security.

8
El-Müheymin

الْمُهَيْمِنُ

The Guardian, The Witness, The Overseer.

9
El-Aziz

الْعَزِيزُ

The Almighty, The Invulnerable, The Defeater.

10
El-Cebbar

الْجَبَّارُ

The Compeller, The Restorer, who has the power to enforce His will.

11
El-Mütekebbir

الْمُتَكَبِّرُ

The Supreme, The Majestic. True greatness belongs only to Him.

12
El-Halik

الْخَالِقُ

The Creator, The Maker who creates everything from nothing.

13
El-Bari

الْبَارِئُ

The Originator, The Evolver who creates entities in perfect harmony.

14
El-Musavvir

الْمُصَوِّرُ

The Fashioner, The Shaper of Beauty who gives unique forms to all creations.

15
El-Gaffar

الْغَفَّارُ

The Great Forgiver, The Pardoner of sins.

16
El-Kahhar

الْقَهَّارُ

The Subduer, The All-Conquering whose authority reigns over all.

17
El-Vehhab

الْوَهَّابُ

The Supreme Bestower, The Giver of All without expecting anything in return.

18
Er-Rezzak

الرَّزَّاقُ

The Provider, The Sustainer who fulfills the needs of all creations.

19
El-Fettah

الْفَتَّاحُ

The Supreme Solver, The Opener of closed doors and Granter of success.

20
El-Alim

اَلْعَلِيمُ

The All-Knowing, The Omniscient. Past, present, hidden and manifest are known to Him.

21
El-Kabid

الْقَابِضُ

The Withholder, The Restrictor of provision as He wills.

22
El-Basit

الْبَاسِطُ

The Extender, The Expander who widens provisions and blessings.

23
El-Hafid

الْخَافِضُ

The Abaser, The Humbler of the arrogant.

24
Er-Rafi

الرَّافِعُ

The Exalter, The Uplifter of believers in ranks.

25
El-Muiz

الْمُعِزُّ

The Giver of Honor, The Bestower of Might.

26
El-Müzill

الْمُذِلُّ

The Dishonorer, The Humiliator of the oppressors.

27
Es-Semi

السَّمِيعُ

The All-Hearing of every sound and prayer, hidden or manifest.

28
El-Basir

الْبَصِيرُ

The All-Seeing. Nothing remains hidden from His sight.

29
El-Hakem

الْحَكَمُ

The Impartial Judge whose decree cannot be overturned.

30
El-Adl

الْعَدْلُ

The Utterly Just who wrongs no one.

31
El-Latif

اللَّطِيفُ

The Subtle One, The Most Gentle and Aware of the finest details.

32
El-Habir

الْخَبِيرُ

The All-Aware of everything hidden and apparent.

33
El-Halim

الْحَلِيمُ

The Forbearing, The Indulgent who does not hasten to punish.

34
El-Azim

الْعَظِيمُ

The Magnificent, The Supreme whose greatness is beyond comprehension.

35
El-Gafur

الْغَفُورُ

The All-Forgiving whose pardoning has no limits.

36
Eş-Şekür

الشَّكُورُ

The Most Appreciative, The Rewarder of Thankfulness for even the smallest good deeds.

37
El-Aliyy

الْعَلِيُّ

The Most High, The Exalted above all.

38
El-Kebir

الْكَبِيرُ

The Most Great. Greatness belongs entirely to Him.

39
El-Hafiz

الْحَفِيظُ

The Preserver, The Protector of all things.

40
El-Mukit

المُقِيتُ

The Nourisher, The Sustainer of all existence.

41
El-Hasib

الْحَسِيبُ

The Bringer of Judgment, The Reckoner sufficient for all His servants.

42
El-Celil

الْجَلِيلُ

The Majestic, before whom all creation bows.

43
El-Kerim

الْكَرِيمُ

The Most Generous, The Bountiful.

44
Er-Rakib

الرَّقِيبُ

The Watchful, The Observer whom nothing escapes.

45
El-Mücib

الْمُجِيبُ

The Responsive, The Answerer of Prayers.

46
El-Vasi

الْوَاسِعُ

The All-Encompassing, The Boundless in knowledge and mercy.

47
El-Hakim

الْحَكِيمُ

The All-Wise in all His actions and decrees.

48
El-Vedud

الْوَدُودُ

The Most Loving, uniquely worthy of being loved.

49
El-Mecid

الْمَجِيدُ

The All-Glorious, whose honor and bounty are vast.

50
El-Bais

الْبَاعِثُ

The Resurrector, The Awakener of the dead.

51
Eş-Şehid

الشَّهِيدُ

The Witness, ever-present and observant of everything.

52
El-Hakk

الْحَقُّ

The Truth, The Real whose existence is undeniable.

53
El-Vekil

الْوَكِيلُ

The Trustee, The Disposer of Affairs for those who rely on Him.

54
El-Kaviyy

الْقَوِيُّ

The All-Strong whose power is absolute.

55
El-Metin

الْمَتِينُ

The Firm, The Steadfast whose strength never diminishes.

56
El-Veliyy

الْوَلِيُّ

The Protecting Friend, The Patron of the believers.

57
El-Hamid

الْحَمِيدُ

The All-Praiseworthy, solely deserving of all praise.

58
El-Muhsi

الْمُحْصِيُ

The Accounter, The Numberer of All.

59
El-Mübdi

الْمُبْدِئُ

The Originator, The Initiator of creation from nothing.

60
El-Muid

الْمُعِيدُ

The Restorer, The Reinstater who brings life back after death.

61
El-Muhyi

الْمُحْيِي

The Giver of Life to both bodies and hearts.

62
El-Mümit

اَلْمُمِيتُ

The Bringer of Death, who decrees death for every living being.

63
El-Hayy

الْحَيُّ

The Ever-Living, immortal and eternal.

64
El-Kayyum

الْقَيُّومُ

The Self-Subsisting, The Sustainer of All.

65
El-Vacid

الْوَاجِدُ

The Finder, The Unfailing who finds whatever He wishes.

66
El-Macid

الْمَاجِدُ

The Illustrious, The Magnificent of vast generosity.

67
El-Vahid

الْواحِدُ

The One, Unique in His essence, attributes, and actions.

68
El-Ahad

اَلأَحَدُ

The Single, The Indivisible, peerless and incomparable.

69
Es-Samed

الصَّمَدُ

The Supreme Provider, The Independent. All rely on Him.

70
El-Kadir

الْقَادِرُ

The All-Powerful. Nothing happens outside His will.

71
El-Muktedir

الْمُقْتَدِرُ

The Creator of All Power, The Determiner.

72
El-Mukaddim

الْمُقَدِّمُ

The Expediter, The Promoter of whom He wills.

73
El-Muahhir

الْمُؤَخِّرُ

The Delayer, The Retarder of whom He wills.

74
El-Evvel

الأَوَّلُ

The First, without a beginning.

75
El-Ahir

الآخِرُ

The Last, eternal without an end.

76
Ez-Zahir

الظَّاهِرُ

The Manifest, The Evident through His signs.

77
El-Batın

الْبَاطِنُ

The Hidden, The Unmanifest beyond sensory perception.

78
El-Vali

الْوَالِي

The Patron, The Sole Governor of the universe.

79
El-Müteali

الْمُتَعَالِي

The Most Exalted, far beyond human comprehension.

80
El-Berr

الْبَرُّ

The Source of All Goodness, kind to His servants.

81
Et-Tevvab

التَّوَّابُ

The Acceptor of Repentance.

82
El-Müntekim

الْمُنْتَقِمُ

The Avenger who rightfully punishes the guilty.

83
El-Afüvv

الْعَفُوُّ

The Pardoner, The Effacer of Sins.

84
Er-Rauf

الرَّؤُوفُ

The Most Kind, The Clement and compassionate.

85
Malikül Mülk

مَالِكُ الْمُلْكِ

The Owner of All Sovereignty.

86
Zülcelali vel İkram

ذُوالْجَلاَلِ وَالإِكْرَامِ

The Lord of Majesty and Bounty.

87
El-Muksit

الْمُقْسِطُ

The Equitable, The Requiter with absolute justice.

88
El-Cami

الْجَامِعُ

The Gatherer, The Unifier of mankind on the Day of Judgment.

89
El-Ganiyy

الْغَنِيُّ

The All-Rich, The Independent from all needs.

90
El-Muğni

الْمُغْنِي

The Enricher, The Emancipator who fulfills needs.

91
El-Mani

اَلْمَانِعُ

The Withholder, The Defender against harm.

92
Ed-Darr

الضَّارُ

The Distresser, The Afflicter when justice demands.

93
En-Nafi

النَّافِعُ

The Propitious, The Benefactor of all good.

94
En-Nur

النُّورُ

The Light, illuminating the heavens, earth, and hearts.

95
El-Hadi

الْهَادِي

The Guide to the ultimate truth.

96
El-Bedi

الْبَدِيعُ

The Incomparable, The Originator of flawless creations.

97
El-Baki

اَلْبَاقِي

The Everlasting, The Immutable while everything else perishes.

98
El-Varis

الْوَارِثُ

The Supreme Inheritor of all that exists.

99
Er-Reşid

الرَّشِيدُ

The Guide to the Right Path, The Infallible Teacher.

Understanding the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna)

Asma ul Husna translates to “The Most Beautiful Names” in Arabic and encompasses the 99 divine attributes of Allah mentioned in the Holy Quran and authentic Prophetic traditions (Sunnah). Reflecting upon these names deepens a believer's spiritual connection, mindfulness (Taqwa), and reliance upon the Creator.

Virtues of Memorizing and Reflecting on Asma ul Husna

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stated in an authentic narration recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim: “Indeed, Allah has ninety-nine names—one hundred minus one—and whoever enumerates and lives by them will enter Paradise.”

Supplicating with the Names of Allah

Each divine name highlights a distinct attribute of Allah's perfection and mercy. Believers are encouraged to call upon Allah using the name most relevant to their supplication—such as invoking Ar-Razzaq (The Provider) for sustenance, Al-Ghaffar (The All-Forgiving) for repentance, and Ash-Shafi for healing.

Frequently Asked Questions About the 99 Names of Allah

What does Asma ul Husna (99 Names of Allah) mean?
Asma ul Husna means 'The Most Beautiful Names' in Arabic and refers to the 99 attributes and names of Allah revealed in the Holy Quran and authentic Sunnah. In Surah Al-A'raf (7:180), Allah says: 'And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.'
What are some of the 99 Names of Allah?
Among the most frequently recited names are Ar-Rahman (The Entirely Merciful), Ar-Rahim (The Especially Merciful), Al-Malik (The Sovereign), Al-Quddus (The Pure One), and As-Salam (The Source of Peace).
What is the virtue of learning the 99 Names of Allah?
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred less one; whoever learns, understands, and acts upon them (ahsaaha) will enter Paradise' (Sahih al-Bukhari 2736, Sahih Muslim 2677).