List of Names of the Prophet (s.a.w.) from Qur’an, Ahadits, Qaswa’id & Earlier Scriptures

بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

We have established a list of three hundred and forty-odd names divided among sections.  The commentary and referencing of each name follows the list. 

Names of the Prophet (s.a.w.) Explicitly Mentioned in the Qur’an:

1. Muhammad, The Praised One;

2. Ahmad, The Most Deserving of Praise;

3. al-Ahsan, The Most Beautiful, The Best;

4. Udzun Khayr, Friendly Ear;

5. al-‘Ala, The Highest in All Creation;

6. al-Imam, The Leader;

7. al-Amin, The Dependable;

8. an-Nabi, The Prophet;

9. al-Ummi’, The Unlettered;

10. Anfas al-‘Arab, The Most Precious of the Arabs;

11. Ayatullah, The Sign of Allah;

12. Alif Lam Mim Ra;

13. Alif Lam Mim Swad;

14. al-Burhan, The Proof;

15. al-Bashir, The Bringer of Glad Tidings;

16. al-Baligh, The Very Eloquent One;

17. al-Bayyinah, The Exposition;

18. Tsani Itsnayn, The Second of Two;

19. al-Haris, The Insistent One;

20. al-Haqq, The Truth Itself;

21. Ha Mim;

22. Ha Mim ‘Ayn Sin Qaf;

23. al-Hanif, The One of Primordial Religion;

24. Khatim an-Nabiyyin, The Seal of Prophets;

25. al-Khabir, The Knowledgeable One;

26. ad-Da’i, The Summoner;

27. Dzu al-Quwwah, The Strong One;

28. Rahmatan li al-‘Aalamin, A Mercy for the Worlds;

29. ar-Ra’uf, The Gentle One;

30. ar-Rahim, The Compassionate One;

31. ar-Rasul, The Messenger;

32. Sabilillah, The Path to Allah;

33. as-Siraj al-Munir, The Light-Giving Lamp;

34. ash-Shaahid, The Witness;

35. ash-Shahiid, The Giver of Testimony;

36. asw-Swahib, The Companion;

37. asw-Swidq, Truthfulness Itself;

38. asw-Swirath al-Mustaqim, The Straight Way;

39. Tha Sin;

40. Tha Sin Mim;

41. Tha Ha;

42. al-‘Amil, The Worker;

43. al-‘Abd, The Slave;

44. ‘Abdullah, Slave of Allah;

45. al-‘Urwat al-Wutsqah, The Sure Rope;

46. al-‘Aziz, The Mighty One, The Dearest One;

47. al-Fajr, The Dawn;

48. Fadhlullah, Allah’s Preference;

49. Qadamu Swidq, Truthful Ground;

50. al-Karim, The Generous One;

51. Kaf Ha’ Ya’ ‘Ayn Swad;

52. al-Lisan, Language Itself;

53. al-Mubashshir, The Harbinger of Glad Tidings;

54. al-Mubin, The Manifest;

55. al-Muddatstsir, The Cloaked One;

56. al-Muzzammil, The Enshrouded One;

57. al-Mudzakkir, The Reminder;

58. al-Mursal, The Envoy;

59. al-Muslim, The One Who Submits;

60. al-Mashhud, The One Witnessed To;

61. al-Muswaddiq, The Confirmer;

62. al-Muta’, The One Who is Obeyed;

63. al-Makin, The Staunch One;

64. al-Munadi, The Crier;

65. al-Mundzir, The Admonisher;

66. al-Mizan, The Balance;

67. an-Naas, Humanity;

68. an-Najm, The Star;

69. al-Tsaqib, The Sharp-Witted One;

70. an-Nadzir, The Warner;

71. Ni’matullah, Allah’s Great Favour;

72. an-Nur, The Light;

73. Nun;

74. al-Hadi, Guidance Itself;

75. al-Wali, The Ally;

76. al-Yatim, The Orphan, The Unique One; and

77. Ya Sin. 

Names of the Prophet (s.a.w.) Mentioned in the Qur’an as verbs:

78. Akhidh asw-Swadaqat, The Collector of Alms;

79. al-Amir, The Commander;

80. an-Nahi, The Forbidder;

81. at-Tali, The Successor;

82. al-Hakim, The Arbitrator;

83. adz-Dzakir, The Rememberer;

84. ar-Radi, The Acquiescent;

85. ar-Raghib, The Keen;

86. al-Wadi’, The Deposer;

87. Rafi’ adz-Dzikr, The One of Exalted Fame;

88. Rafi’ ad-Darajat, The One of The Exalted Ranks;

89. as-Sajid, The Prostrate;

90. asw-Swabir, The Long-Suffering;

91. as-Sadi’, The Conqueror of Obstacles;

92. asw-Swafuh, The Oft-Forgiving;

93. al-‘Abid, The Worshipful;

94. al-‘Aalim, The Knower;

95. al-‘Alim, The Deeply Aware;

96. al-‘Afuw, The Grantor of Pardon;

97. al-Ghalib, The Victor;

98. al-Ghany, The Free from Want;

99. al-Muballigh, The Bearer of News;

100. al-Muttaba’, He Who is Followed;

101. al-Mutabaththil, The Utter Devotee;

102. al-Mutarabbisw, The Expectant On;

103. al-Muhallil, The Dispenser of Permissions;

104. al-Muharrim, The Mandator of Prohibitions;

105. al-Murattil, The Articulate;

106. al-Muzhakki, The Purifier;

107. al-Muswabbih, The Lauder;

108. al-Musta’idz, The Seeker of Refuge;

109. al-Mustaghfir, The Seeker of Forgiveness;

110. al-Mu’min, The Believer, The Grantor of Safety;

111. al-Mushawir, The Consultant;

112. al-Muswalli, The Prayerful;

113. al-Mu’azzaz, The Strengthened One;

114. al-Muwaqqar, The One Held in Awe;

115. al-Ma’swum, The Infallible;

116. al-Manswur, The One with Divine Aid;

117. al-Mawla, The Master of Favours and Help;

118. al-Mu’ayyad, The Recipient of Support;

119. an-Nasib, The One Who Makes Great Effort;

120. al-Hadi, The Guide; and

121. al-Wa’izh, The Exhorter. 

Names of the Prophet (s.a.w.) in the ahadits and other Scripture:

122. Ajir, The Saved One;

123. Uhyad, The Dissuader;

124. Ahhad, The Peerless One;

125. Akhumakh, Of Sound Submission;

126. al-Atqa, The Most God-Fearing;

127. al-Abar, The Most Righteous One. The Most Pious One;

128. al-Abyad, The Fairest One;

129. al-Aghar, The Most Radiant One;

130. al-Anfar, The One with the Largest Assembly;

131. al-Aswdaq, The Most Truthful;

132. al-Ajwad: The Most Bounteous;

133. Ashja’ an-Naas, The Most Courageous of Humanity;

134. al-Akhidz bi al-Hujuzat, The Grasper of Waist-Knots;

135. Arjah an-Naas ‘Aqlan, The Foremost in Humanity’s Intellect;

136. al-‘Alamubillah, The Foremost in Knowledge of Allah;

137. al-Akhsha Lillah, The Foremost in Fear of Allah;

138. Afswah al-‘Arab, The Most Articulate of the Arabs;

139. Aktsaru al-Anbiya’i Tabi’an, The Prophet with the Largest Following;

140. al-Akram, The One Held in Highest Honour;

141. al-Iklil, The Diadem;

142. Imam an-Nabiyyin, The Leader of Prophets;

143. Imam al-Muttaqin, The Leader of the Pious;

144. Imam an-Naas, The Leader of Humanity;

145. Imam al-Khayr: The Good Leader;

146. al-Aman, The Safeguard;

147. Amanat asw-Swahabih, The Keeper of His Companions’ Trust;

148. al-Awwal, The First;

149. al-Akhir, The Last;

140. Ukhrayah, The Last of the Prophets, [His name in the Torah];

141. al-Awwah, The One Who Cries Out;

142. al-Abtahi, The One from Bitah [The area between Makkah and Mina];

143. al-Bariqlit, al-Barqalitus, The Paraclete, The Spirit of Holiness, The Innocent;

144. al-Bathin, The Hidden One in His Station;

145. Bim’udzma’udz [One of his names in the Torah];

146. al-Bayan, The Exposition;

147. at-Taqi’, The One Who Guards Himself;

148. at-Tihami, The One from Tihama [the lowlands of the Hijaz];

149. ats-Tsimal, The Protector;

150. al-Jabbar, The Fierce One;

151. al-Khatim, The Sealer;

152. al-Hashir, The Gatherer;

153. Hat [His name in the Psalms of David];

154. al-Hafizh, The Preserver;

155. Hamid, The Who Praises and is Praised;

156. Hamil liwa’ al-Hamd, Bearer of the Flag of Praise;

157: Habibullah, Allah’s Beloved;

158. Habib ar-Rahman, The Beloved of the Merciful;

159. Habitan [His name in the Injil];

160. al-Hujjah, The Proof;

162. Hirzan li al-‘Ayn, A Barrier against the Evil Eye;

163. al-Hasib, The Sufficient, The Highborn;

164. al-Hafizh, The Keeper and Guardian;

165. al-Hakim, The Wise;

166. al-Halim, The Forbearing;

167. Hammitayah, Guardian of Sanctity;

168. al-Humayd, The Praised One;

169. al-Hamiid, The Praised One;

170. al-Hayy: The Living One;

171. Khazin Malullah, Allah’s Treasurer;

172. al-Khashi’, The Fearful;

173. al-Khadi’, The Submissive;

174. Khathib an-Nabiyyin, The Speaker of the Prophets;

175. Khalilullah, Allah’s Bosom Friend;

176. Khalifatullah, Allah’s Vicegerent;

177. Khayr al-‘Alamin, The Greatest Goodness in the Worlds;

178. Khayr al-Khalqillah, The Best in Allah’s Creation;

179. Khayru Hadzhi al-Ummah, The Best of This Community;

180. Dar al-Hikmah, The Abode of Wisdom;

181. ad-Damigh, The Refuter of Falsehoods;

182. adz-Dzikr, The Remembrance;

183. adz-Dzakkar, The One Who Remembers Much;

184. ar-Raafi’, The Exalter;

185. Rakib al-Buraq, The Rider of the Buraq;

186. Rakib al-Jamal, The Rider of the Camel;

187. Rahmatun Muhdat, Mercy Bestowed;

188. Rasul ar-Rahmah, The Emissary of Mercy;

189. Rasul ar-Raha’, The Emissary of Relief;

190. Rasul al-Malahim or Nabi al-Malahim, The Emissary of Battles or The Prophet of Battles;

191. Rukn al-Mutawadhi’in, The Pillar of the Humble;

192. ar-Rahhab, The Most Fearful;

193. Ruh al-Haqq: The Spirit of Truth;

194. Ruh al-Quddus: The Spirit of Holiness;

195. az-Zahid, The Ascetic;

196. az-Zaki, The Pure;

197. az-Zamzami, The Heir of Zamzam;

198. Zaynu man Wafa’ al-Qiyamah, The Ornament of All on the Day of Judgment;

199. Swabiq, Foremost;

200. Sarkhatilos [Paraclete in Syriac];

201. Sa’id, Felicitous;

202. as-Salam, Peace;

203. Sayyid an-Naas, The Master of Humanity;

204. Sayyid Walad Adam, The Master of the Children of Adam;

205. Sayfullah, Allah’s Sword;

206. ash-Shari’, The Law-Giver;

207. ash-Shafi’i, The Intercessor;

208. ash-Shafi’, The Constant Intercessor;

209. al-Mushaffa’, The One Granted Intercession;

210. ash-Shakir, The Thankful One;

211. ash-Shakkar, The One Who Thanks Much;

212. ash-Shakur, The Ever-Thankful;

213. Swahib at-Taj, The Owner of the Crown;

214. Swahib al-Hujjah, The Bringer of The Proof;

215. Swahib al-Hawdh, The Owner of the Pond;

216. Swahib al-Kawtsar, The Owner of the River of Kawtsar;

217. Swahib al-Hatim, The Lord of the Court before the Ka’bah;

218. Swahib al-Khatim, The Owner of the Seal;

219. Swahibu Zamzam, The Owner of Zamzam;

220. Swahib as-Sulthan, The Possessor of Authority;

221. Swahib as-Sayf, The Bearer of the Sword;

222. Swahib ash-Shafa’at al-Kubra’, The Owner of the Great Intercession;

223. Swahib al-Qadhib, The Bearer of the Rod;

224. Swahib al-Liwa’, The Bearer of the Flag;

225. Swahib al-Mahshar, The Leader of the Gathering;

226. Swahib al-Mudarra’ah, The Wearer of Armour;

227. Swahib al-Mash’ar, The Owner of the Landmark;

228. Swahib al-Mi’raj, The One Who Ascended;

229. Swahib al-Maqam al-Mahmud, The One of Glorified Station;

230. Swahib al-Minbar, The Owner of the Pulpit;

231. Swahib an-Na’layn, The Wearer of Sandals;

232. Swahib al-Hirawah, The Bearer of the Cane;

233. Swahib al-Wasilah, The Possessor of the Means;

234. Swahib “Laa Ilaha illa Allah”, The Teacher of “There is no god but Allah”;

235. asw-Swadiq, The Truthful;

236. al-Maswduq, The Confirmed;

237. asw-Swalih, The Righteous One;

238. adh-Dhabith, The Controller;

239. adh-Dhahuk, The Cheerful One;

240. ath-Thahir, The Ritually Pure One;

241. Tab, Of Blessed Memory [His Name in the Torah];

242. ath-Thayyib, The Salutary One, The Fragrant One;

243. azh-Zhahir, The Prevailer;

244. al-‘Aqib, The Last in Succession;

245. al-‘Adl, The Just;

246. al-‘Arabi, The Arab, The Speaker of Arabic;

247. ‘Iswmatullah, Allah’s Protection;

248. al-‘Azhim, The Tremendous;

249. al-‘Afif, The Chaste;

250. al-‘Ali, The High;

251. al-Ghafur, The Frequent and Abundant Forgiver;

252. al-Ghaysh, Rain, Help [Especially in the elements];

253. al-Fatih, The Conqueror;

254. al-Fariq, The Criterion between Good and Evil;

255. Farqilitah, The Paraclete;

256. Fatta, The Scout;

257. al-Faswih, The Highly Articulate One;

258. Falah, Success;

259. Fi’at al-Muslimin, The Main Body of the Muslims;

260. al-Qa’im, The One Who Stands and Warns, The Establisher;

261. Qassim, The Distributer;

262. Qa’id al-Khayr, The Leader Who Guides to Goodness;

263. Qa’id al-Ghurr al-Muhajjalin, Leader of the Bright-Limbed Ones;

264. al-Qattal: The Dauntless Fighter;

265. Qutham, Of Perfect Character, Gifted with Every Merit;

266. Qudmayah, The First of the Prophets [His name in the Torah];

267. al-Qurayshi, The One from Quraysh;

268. al-Qarib, The Near One;

269. al-Qayyim, The Righteous Straightener of the Community;

270. al-Kaff, The One Who Puts a Stop to Disobedience;

271. al-Majid, The Glorifier;

272. al-Mahi, The Eraser of Disbelief,

273. al-Ma’mun, The One Devoid of Harm;

274. al-Mubarak, The Blessed;

275. al-Muttaqi’, The God-Conscious;

276. al-Mutamakkin, The One Made Firm and Established;

277. al-Mutawakkil, The One Completely Dependent upon Allah;

278. al-Mujtabah, The Elect;

279. al-Mukhbit, The Humble before Allah;

280. al-Mukhbir, The Bringer of News;

281. al-Mukhtar, The Chosen One;

282. al-Mukhlisw, The Perfectly Sincere One;

283. al-Murtajah, The Much Anticipated One;

284. al-Murshid, The Guide;

285. Marhamah, General Amnesty;

286. Malhamah, Great Battle;

287. Marghamah, Greater Force;

288. al-Musaddad, Made Righteous;

289. al-Mas’ud, The Fortunate;

290. al-Masih, The Anointed;

291. al-Mashfu’, Granted Intercession;

292. Mushaqqah or Mushaffah, Praised One;

293. al-Muswthafa, The One Chosen and Purified;

294. al-Muswlih, The Reformer;

295. al-Muthahhir or al-Muthahhar, The Purifier or The Purified One;

296. al-Muthi’, The Obedient One;

297. al-Mu’thi, The Giver;

298. al-Mu’aqqib, The One Who Comes Last in Succession;

299. al-Mu’allim, The Teacher;

300. al-Mifdhal, The Most Generous;

301. al-Mufadhdhal: Favoured Above All Others;

302. al-Muqaddas, The One Held Sacred;

303. Muqim as-Sunnah, The Founder of The Way;

304. al-Mukrim, The One Who Honoured Others;

305. al-Makki, The Makkan;

306. al-Madani, The Madinan;

307. al-Muntakhab, The Chosen One;

308. al-Munhaminnah, The Praised One [in Syriac];

309. al-Munswif: The Equitable One;

310. al-Munib, The Oft-Repentant One;

311. al-Muhajir: The Emigrant;

312. al-Mahdi, The Well-Guided One;

313. al-Muhaymin, The Watcher;

314. al-Mu’tamin, The One Given the Trust;

315. Musal, The One Mercy was Shown. [In the Torah.];

316. Madz or Mudz or Midz, Of Blessed Memory;

317. an-Nasikh, The Abrogater;

318. an-Nashir, The Proclaimer;

319. an-Naswih, The Sincerest Adviser;

320. an-Naswir, The Helper;

321. Nabi al-Marhamah, The Prophet of General Amnesty;

322. an-Nasib, The One of High Lineage;

323. an-Naqiy, The Limpid One;

324. an-Naqib, Trustee. Guarantor;

325. al-Hashimi, The One of Hashim’s Line;

326. al-Wasith, Central in Relation to All the Noble Families;

327. al-Wa’id, The Harbinger of Terrible News;

328. al-Waswilah, The Means;

329. al-Wafi’, Holder of His Promise;

330. Abu al-Qasim, Father of Qasim;

331. Abu Ibrahim, Father of Ibrahim;

332. Abu al-Mu’minin, Father of the Believers; and

333. Abu al-Aramil, Father of Widows. 

Additional names from Imam Abu ‘Abdullah Muhammad ibn Sulayman al-Jazuli’s (q.s.) Dala’il al-Khayrat:

334. Wahid, Unique;

335. Sayyid, Master;

336. Jami’, Unifier;

337. Muqtafi, Imitated One;

338. Kamil, Perfect One;

339. Swafi’allah, Allah’s Chosen and Purified One;

340. Naji’allah, Allah’s Intimate Friend;

341. Kalimullah, Conversant with Allah;

342. Muhyin, Giver of Life;

343. Munajji, Saviour;

344. Ma’lum, One of Known Position;

345. Shahir, Famous;

346. Mashhud, Visible;

347. Miswbah, Lamp;

348. Mad’uw, One Called Upon;

349. Mujib, One Responsive to Requests;

350. Mujab, One Whose Request is Granted;

351. Hafiy, Affectionate and Kind;

352. Mukarram, Highly Honoured;

353. Matin, Steadfast;

354. Mu’ammil, Rouser of Hope;

355. Waswul, One Who Grants Access to the Divine;

356. Dzu Hurmah, One with Sanctity;

357. Dzu Makanah, One of Eminent Station;

358. Dzu ‘Izz, One Endowed with Might;

359. Dzu Fadhl, Pre-Eminent;

360. Ghawts, Helper;

361. Ghayyats, Prompt and Frequent Helper;

362. Hadiyyatullah, Allah’s Gift;

363. Swirathullah, Way to Allah;

364. Dzikrullah, Remembrance of Allah;

365. Hizbullah, Party of Allah;

366. Muntaqa’, Carefully Selected;

367. Abu ath-Thahir, Father of Purity;

368. Barr, Pious, Dutiful;

369. Mubirr, He Who Overcomes;

370. Wajih: Distinguished in Allah’s Sight;

371. Naswih, One Who Excels at Sincere Advice;

372. Wakil, Trustee, Dependable;

373. Kafil, Guarantor. Guardian;

374. Shafiq, Solicitous. Tender;

375. Ruh al-Qisth, Spirit of Justice;

376. Muktafi, He Who is Content with Little;

377. Baligh, The Eloquent One;

378. Shafi’, Healer;

379. Waswil, One Who has Reached His Goal;

380. Mawswul, Connected;

381. Sa’iq, Mindful Conductor;

382. Muhdi, Guide;

383. Muqaddam, Pre-eminent One;

384. Fadhil, Most Excellent One;

385. Miftah, Key;

386. Miftah ar-Rahmah, Key to Mercy;

387. Miftah al-Jannah, Key to Paradise;

388. ‘Alam al-Iman, Standard of Belief;

389. ‘Alam al-Yaqin: Standard of Certainty;

390. Dalil al-Khayrat, Guide to Good Things;

391. Muswahhih al-Hasanat, Ratifier of Good Deeds;

392. Muqil al-‘Atsarat, Dismisser of Private Faults;

393. Swafuh ‘an az-Zallat, One Who Disregards Lapses;

394. Swahib al-Qadam: Possessor of The Foothold;

395. Makhswusw bi al-‘Izz, Alone to be Granted Might;

396. Makhswusw bi al-Majd, Alone to be Granted Glory;

397. Makhswusw bi ash-Sharaf, Alone to be Granted Honour;

398. Swahib al-Fadhilat, Possessor of Greatest Pre-Eminence;

399. Swahib al-Izar, Wearer of the Loin-Wrap;

400. Swahib ar-Rida’, Wearer of the Cloak;

401. Swahib ad-Darajat ar-Rafi’a, Possessor of the Highest Degree;

402. Swahib al-Mighfar, Possessor of the Helmet;

403. Swahib al-Bayan, Spokesman;

404. Muthahhar al-Janan, Purified of Heart;

405. Swahih al-Islam, Completer of Islam;

406. Sayyid al-Kawnayn, Master of Humanity and Jinn;

407. ‘Ayn an-Na’im. Spring of Bliss, Bliss Itself;

408. ‘Ayn al-Ghurr, Spring of the Radiant Ones, Radiance Itself;

409. Sa’dullah, Felicity Bestowed by Allah;

410. Sa’d al-Khalq, Felicity Bestowed upon Creation;

411. Khathib al-Umam, Speaker to the Nations;

412. ‘Alam al-Huda, Flag of Guidance;

413. Kashif al-Kurab, Remover of Adversities;

414. Rafi’ ar-Rutab, Raiser of Ranks;

415. ‘Izz al-‘Arab, Might and Glory of the Arabs;

416. Swahib al-Faraj, Bringer of Deliverance. 

The following is Imam Sulayman al-Jazuli’s (q.s.) invocation at the end of his list of the Prophet’s (s.a.w.) names: “O Allah, O our Lord!  For the honour of Your Elect prophet and pleasing Messenger before You, Purify our hearts from all the traits that keep us away from Your Presence and Your Love, and Have us pass away following his way and adhering to his congregation, longing to meet You, O Possessor of Majesty and Generosity!  And the Blessings and Abundant Greetings and Peace of Allah be upon our master and liege-lord, Muhammad, and upon his family and companions.  Amin.”