The 99 Names of Allah : Meanings and Significance

In Islamic theology, the 99 Names of Allah, known as Asmaul Husna (The Most Beautiful Names), serve as the primary way for believers to understand the nature of God. These names are not just titles but distinct attributes that describe Allah’s infinite characteristics, ranging from mercy and forgiveness to power and justice.

Understanding these names is a core part of Tawhid (the oneness of God) and is considered a pathway to spiritual growth and inner peace.

Complete List of the 99 Names of Allah

The following table provides the standard transliteration and the American English translation for each name, optimized for clarity and accuracy.

1. Ar-Rahman:The Most Gracious,The One who shows mercy to all creation, regardless of faith.
2. Ar-Rahim:The Most Merciful,The One whose mercy is specific and special for the believers.
3. Al-Malik The King The Absolute Ruler and Sovereign of the universe.
4. Al-Quddus The Most Holy The One who is pure and free from all imperfections.
5. As-Salam The Source of Peace The One who grants peace and security to creation.
6. Al-Mu’min The Guardian of Faith The One who grants security and affirms the truth.
7. Al-Muhaymin The Protector The Overseer and Witness over all things.
8. Al-Aziz The Almighty The Victorious One who cannot be overcome.
9. Al-Jabbar The Compeller The Restorer of the broken; The One who compels things to happen.
10. Al-Mutakabbir The Superior The Majestic; The One who is supreme above all.
11. Al-Khaliq The Creator The One who creates everything from nothing.
12. Al-Bari’ The Evolver The Maker of order; The One who initiates creation.
13. Al-Musawwir The Fashioner The One who shapes and designs all forms of beauty.
14. Al-Ghaffar The Constant Forgiver The One who forgives repeatedly and covers faults.
15. Al-Qahhar The Subduer The One who has absolute dominance over all.
16. Al-Wahhab The Bestower The One who gives freely without expecting anything in return.
17. Ar-Razzaq The Provider The One who provides sustenance for all creation.
18. Al-Fattah The Opener The One who opens the doors of mercy and success.
19. Al-‘Alim The All-Knowing The One who knows everything, past, present, and future.
20. Al-Qabid The Withholder The One who constricts or restricts sustenance as He wills.
21. Al-Basit The Expander The One who expands and amplifies abundance.
22. Al-Khafid The Abaser The One who lowers or humbles the arrogant.
23. Ar-Rafi’ The Exalter The One who elevates and raises ranks.
24. Al-Mu’izz The Bestower of Honor The One who grants dignity and honor.
25. Al-Mudhill The Dishonorer The One who humiliates or removes honor.
26. As-Sami’ The All-Hearing The One who hears every sound, thought, and whisper.
27. Al-Basir The All-Seeing The One who sees everything, hidden or open.
28. Al-Hakam The Judge The Ultimate Arbiter whose judgment is flawless.
29. Al-‘Adl The Just The definition of absolute justice; He never oppresses.
30. Al-Latif The Subtle One The One who is kind and knows the finest details of all things.
31. Al-Khabir The All-Aware The One who knows the internal reality of all affairs.
32. Al-Halim The Forbearing The One who is patient and does not rush to punish.
33. Al-‘Azim The Magnificent The One of infinite greatness and glory.
34. Al-Ghafur The Forgiving The One who forgives sins completely.
35. Ash-Shakur The Appreciative The One who rewards small deeds with great rewards.
36. Al-‘Ali The Most High The One who is above all in rank and essence.
37. Al-Kabir The Great The One who is greater than anything in existence.
38. Al-Hafiz The Preserver The Guardian who protects against harm.
39. Al-Muqit The Sustainer The One who nourishes and maintains all life.
40. Al-Hasib The Reckoner The One who is sufficient for all needs and accounts for all deeds.
41. Al-Jalil The Majestic The One of majesty and reverence.
42. Al-Karim The Generous The One who gives abundantly and nobly.
43. Ar-Raqib The Watchful The One who observes all actions at all times.
44. Al-Mujib The Responder The One who answers prayers and supplications.
45. Al-Wasi’ The All-Encompassing The One whose capacity and resources are limitless.
46. Al-Hakim The Wise The One who possesses perfect wisdom in all actions.
47. Al-Wadud The Loving The One who loves His believers and is beloved.
48. Al-Majid The Glorious The One who is illustrious and majestic.
49. Al-Ba’ith The Resurrecter The One who raises the dead to life.
50. Ash-Shahid The Witness The One who witnesses all things.
51. Al-Haqq The Truth The Absolute Truth and Reality.
52. Al-Wakil The Trustee The One who can be fully trusted with all affairs.
53. Al-Qawiyy The Strong The One of perfect strength.
54. Al-Matin The Firm The One with steadfastness and endurance.
55. Al-Wali The Protecting Friend The Ally and Helper of the righteous.
56. Al-Hamid The Praiseworthy The One who is worthy of all praise.
57. Al-Muhsi The Counter The One who counts and records every detail.
58. Al-Mubdi The Originator The One who initiates creation effortlessly.
59. Al-Mu’id The Restorer The One who brings creation back after death.
60. Al-Muhyi The Giver of Life The One who grants life physically and spiritually.
61. Al-Mumit The Taker of Life The Creator of death.
62. Al-Hayy The Ever-Living The One who is alive and never dies.
63. Al-Qayyum The Self-Subsisting The One who sustains Himself and all of creation.
64. Al-Wajid The Finder The One who perceives and finds everything.
65. Al-Majid The Noble The One who is illustrious and magnificent.
66. Al-Wahid The One The Unique One; The concept of Oneness.
67. Al-Ahad The Absolute One The Indivisible; The Only One.
68. As-Samad The Eternal Refuge The One whom all creation needs, but who needs nothing.
69. Al-Qadir The Capable The One who has power over all things.
70. Al-Muqtadir The Powerful The One of absolute, dominant capability.
71. Al-Muqaddim The Expediter The One who brings forward what He wills.
72. Al-Mu’akhkhir The Delayer The One who delays what He wills.
73. Al-Awwal The First The One who existed before everything.
74. Al-Akhir The Last The One who remains after everything is gone.
75. Az-Zahir The Manifest The One whose signs are evident and apparent.
76. Al-Batin The Hidden The One who is hidden from physical eyes.
77. Al-Wali The Governor The Sole Manager and Ruler of creation.
78. Al-Muta’ali The Most Exalted The One who is above all mental perception.
79. Al-Barr The Source of Goodness The One who is the source of all righteousness.
80. At-Tawwab The Acceptor of Repentance The One who guides sinners to repent and accepts them.
81. Al-Muntaqim The Avenger The One who exacts retribution on tyrants.
82. Al-‘Afuww The Pardoner The One who erases sins completely (as if they never happened).
83. Ar-Ra’uf The Compassionate The One with extreme kindness and pity.
84. Malik-ul-Mulk The King of Sovereignty The Owner of all sovereignty and dominion.
85. Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram Lord of Majesty and Honor The One who possesses all greatness and generosity.
86. Al-Muqsit The Equitable The One who ensures justice in all affairs.
87. Al-Jami’ The Gatherer The One who gathers all creation on Judgment Day.
88. Al-Ghani The Self-Sufficient The One who is rich and needs nothing.
89. Al-Mughni The Enricher The One who fulfills the needs of others.
90. Al-Mani’ The Withholder The One who prevents harm or protects.
91. Ad-Darr The Distressor The Creator of the harmful (tests and trials).
92. An-Nafi’ The Propitious The Creator of the beneficial.
93. An-Nur The Light The Light of the heavens and the earth.
94. Al-Hadi The Guide The One who provides guidance to the truth.
95. Al-Badi’ The Incomparable Originator The One who creates wonders without precedent.
96. Al-Baqi The Everlasting The One who remains forever.
97. Al-Warith The Inheritor The One to whom all possessions return.
98. Ar-Rashid The Guide to the Right Path The One who guides with perfect wisdom.
99. As-Sabur The Patient The One who is timelessly patient.