99 Names of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) PBUH with meaning and explanation

99 Names of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) PBUH

The 99 Names of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam (peace be upon him) represent different aspects of his personality and role as final messenger for Islam. Each name highlights characteristics such as mercy, wisdom, compassion, justice humility and perseverance displayed by Prophet Muhammad himself.

Attributes that each name highlights include Rahman (The Most Merciful), Nabi (The Prophet), Hadi (The Guide), Rasul (The Messenger), Sadiq (Truthful), Sabur (Patience), Shafi (Intercessor) and Wali (Protector). Each of these carries its own significance, emphasizing different aspects or attributes of his life and mission.

Here is a brief outline of each of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam’s 99 Names:

#	Name	English	Meaning
1	عادل	Aadil	The Justice
2	عالم	Aalim	The Scholar
3	عبدالله	Abdullah	Slave of Allah
4	ابوالقاسم	Abu al Qaasim	The father of Qasim.
5	ابو الطاھر	Abu at Tahir	The father of Tahir.
6	ابوالطیب	Abu at Tayyib	The father of Tayyib.
7	ابو ابراھیم	Abu Ibrahim	The father of Ibrahim.
8	عفو	Afoow	Forgiver.
9	احید	Aheed	He who takes to one side.
10	احمد	Ahmad	Much praised
11	اجیر	Ajeer	He who is rewarded.
12	علم الایمان	Alam ul Eeman	The banner of faith.
13	علم الیقین	Alam ul Yaqeen	The banner of belief.
14	علم الھدیٰ	Alamul Hudaa	Banner of guidance.
15	علیم	Aleem	The Knowledgeable
16	امین	Ameen	The Honest One
17	النجم الثاقب	An Najm-us-Saqib	Shining star.
18	عاقب	Aqib	The Latest
19	عربی	Arabi	The Arabi
20	اول	Awwal	The First
21	عین الغر	Ayn ul Ghurr	The chief of the chosen one.
22	عین النعیم	Ayn un Naeem	The spring of blessing.
23	عزیز	Aziz	The Honoured One
24	بالغ	Baaligh	He who attains the elevated station.
25	بار	Bar	Pious
26	بشیر	Basheer	The Messenger of Good News
27	بیان	Bayan	Obvious words
28	برھان	Burhan	The Evidence
29	بشریٰ	Bushraa	Giver of good tidings.
30	داع	Daa	The Invitor
31	دلیل الخیرات	Daleel ul Khyayraat	To guide to virtue.
32	فاتح	Faateh	The Victor
33	فاضل	Faazil	Virtuous.
34	فصیح اللسان	Faseehul Lisaan	The eloquent of speech.
35	فتاح	Fatah	The Successor, The Opener
36	غنی	Ghani	The Rich
37	غریب	Gharib	The Poor
38	غوث	Ghaus	Succour, listener to complaints.
39	غیث	Ghays	Shower of mercy.
40	غیاث	Ghiyaas	Full of succour.
41	ھاد	Haad	The Leader
42	حبیب الله	Habeebullah	Beloved of Allah.
43	حبیب	Habieb	The Beloved
44	حفی	Hafeey	Very merciful.
45	حافظ	Hafiz	The Guardian
46	حکیم	Hakeem	The Wise
47	حامد	Hamid	The Praiser
48	حمید	Hamied	The Thankful
49	حق	Haq	The True, The Truth
50	حریص علیکم	Harees-un-Alaikum	The Covetous for the Believers
51	ھاشم	Hashim	The Destroyer, The Crusher of Evil
52	حاشر	Hashir	The Awakener, The Gatherer
53	ھاشمے	Hashmi	The Hashmi
54	ھدیه الله	Hidayatullah	Gift of Allah.
55	حجازی	Hijazi	The Hijazi
56	حزب الله	Hizbullah	Army of Allah.
57	ھدی	Hudaa	Guide.
58	حجه	Hujjat	The Right Argument
59	اکلیل	Ikleel	Chief (of Prophets)
60	امام	Imam	The Guide
61	امام المتقین	Imamul Muttaqeen	Leader of the pious.
62	عزالعرب	Izzul Arab	The honour of Arabs.
63	جامع	Jaami	Perfect.
64	جبار	Jabbar	Dominant.
65	جواد	Jawwad	The Generous
66	کاف	Kaaf	Sufficient, enough.
67	کامل	Kaamil	Perfect.
68	کاشف الکرب	Kaashiful Kurab	He who solves difficulties.
69	کفیل	Kafeel	Surety.
70	کلیم الله	Kaleemullah	Who converses with Allah.
71	کریم	Kareem	The Noble
72	خلیل الرحمٰن	Khaleel ur Rahman	The freind of Compassionate.
73	خلیل	Khalil	The True Friend
74	خاتم الانبیآء	Khatamul anbiya	Seal of the Prophets.
75	خاتم الرسل	Khatamur Rusul	Seal of Messengers.
76	خطیب الامم	Khateebul Umam	Sermoniser for the people.
77	خطیب	Khatieb	The Sermoniser
78	خاتم	Khatim	The Finalizer
79	ماح	Maah	The obliterator of Infidelity
80	مدنی	Madani	The Resident of Madina
81	مدعو	Madoow	Who is called.
82	مھد	Mahd	The Guided One
83	مھدی	Mahdee	Who is guided.
84	مھدی	Mahdiy	He Who is Well Guided
85	محمود	Mahmood	The Commendable
86	مکین	Makeen	Who is given Rank
87	مکین	Makeen	Who is given rank.
88	مخصوص بالعز	Makhsoos bil Izz	Chosen to be honoured.
89	مخصوص بالمجد	Makhsoos bil Majd	Chosen to be on the right path.
90	مخصوص بالشرف	Makhsoos bil Sharaf	Picked up as a noble.
91	معلوم	Maloom	Known.
92	مامون	Mamoon	Secure.
93	منصور	Mansoor	Who is helped
94	معراج	Maraj	The Place of Ascent, The Above
95	مشھود	Mashhood	He who is witnessed.
96	مشکور	Mashkoor	The Thankful
97	متین	Mateen	The Strong
98	موصول	Mawsool	Having link with Allah.
99	مفتاح	Miftaah	Key to the secrets.