What are the 99 Names of Allah?
The 99 Beautiful Names (Asma ul Husna — الأسماء الحسنى) are the divine attributes of Allah mentioned in the Quran and authentic Hadith. The Prophet ﷺ said: Allah has ninety-nine names. Whoever memorises and acts upon them will enter Paradise. (Bukhari and Muslim)
Selected Names and Their Meanings
- Al-Rahman (الرحمن) — The Most Merciful (general mercy encompassing all creation)
- Al-Raheem (الرحيم) — The Especially Merciful (specific mercy for believers)
- Al-Malik (الملك) — The Sovereign King
- Al-Quddus (القدوس) — The Pure, The Holy
- Al-Salam (السلام) — The Source of Peace
- Al-Aziz (العزيز) — The All-Mighty, The Irresistible
- Al-Hakim (الحكيم) — The All-Wise
- Al-Latif (اللطيف) — The Subtle, The Gentle, The Kind
- Al-Razzaq (الرزاق) — The Provider, The Sustainer
- Al-Ghaffar (الغفار) — The Oft-Forgiving
- Al-Wadud (الودود) — The Most Loving
- Al-Qadir (القادر) — The All-Powerful
How to Benefit from the Names
In Dhikr: Recite individual names in your daily remembrance. Visit our Dhikr Counter to track your daily adhkar.
In Dua: Use the relevant name when supplicating. The Quran says: And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. (7:180). Visit our Dua Generator to find duas using the names.
In Reflection: Studying each name (tadabbur) deepens your knowledge of Allah (Ma'rifah) and strengthens Iman. The Mizan tool can reveal which of Allah's names is most relevant to your spiritual journey.
Explore All 99 Names
Read every name in Arabic with transliteration, meaning, and dhikr guidance: Open the 99 Names of Allah Tool →
Also try our Islamic Names Finder if you are looking for a name for a child with a beautiful meaning.