Quranic Names

Name of the first man and Prophet of Allah; father of mankind.

father of the young camel. The first Caliph of Islam

one, unique, without partner; one of the names of Allah

learned, expert, scholar, omniscient; one of the names of Allah

high, lofty, sublime, eminent, excellence, noble, honourable; one of the names of Allah; fourth Caliph of Islam; name of the Prophet Muhammad's cousin & son-in-law

first. Al-Awwal الأول, the first: one of the names of Allah

a Prophet, the biblical Job

mighty, magnificent, glorious, great, dignified, exalted, determined; one of the names of Allah

mighty, strong, illustrious, highly esteemed, dearly loved, one of the names of Allah

wonderful, marvellous, unique, amazing

permanent, everlasting, eternal

pious, upright, just; sing. of Abraar أبرار

sagacious, endowed with insight, wise; one of the names of Allah.

one who stretches, enlarges

inward, within, secret, esoteric; one of the names of Allah

a Prophet and father of Prophet Sulaiman in the Bible, he is known as David

most forgiving, one of the names of Allah

most forgiving

rich, wealthy, prosperous, all-sufficient, one of the names of Allah

judge, ruler, governor, leader, chief

praiser (of Allah)

one who leads to the right path, guide, one of the names of Allah

guardian, protector

arbitrator, judge

wise, sagacious, judicious, prudent; one of the names of Allah

patient, tolerant, clement, lenient; one of the names of Allah

all-laudable, praiseworthy; one of the names of Allah

most merciful, most kind, all-compassionate; one of the names of Allah

noble, respected, of high ancestry, estimator; one of the names of Allah

reckoner

alive, living; one of the names of Allah

a Prophet title of the 11th sura of the Quran

a Prophet (Jesus)

population, civilization, careful observance of rules of etiquette. Father of Maryam (mother of Prophet ‘Isa) i.e Mary, mother of Jesus

powerful, mighty

great, exalted, magnificent

gatherer, collector, author, writer

great, grand, magnificent, senior; one of the names of Allah

sufficient, Al-Kafi الكافي, one of the names of Allah

creator

learned, expert, authority

kind, gracious, courteous, gentle, friendly

the sage Luqman...is the type of perfect wisdom, Lokman

Name of a great Prophet of Allah

glorious, noble, honourable, generous, Allah’s attribute

owner, proprietor, master, lord. Allah’s epithet

strong, powerful, solid, of resolute mind, durable. Al-Matin المتين the Strong: one of the names of Allah

one who releases another from straitened circumstances, an epithet of Allah

praised, lauded, commended, praiseworthy. Muhammad ibn Abdullah (570-632): Messenger of Allah who preached the faith of Islam

ruler, overlord, one who provides sanctuary from any hazard or danger. Al-Muhaimin المهیمن the All-preserver: one of the names of Allah

one who gives life, reviver

reviser, restore

one who honours, strengthens

replier, answerer. Allah’s epithet

believer (in Islam), pious, one who advocates peace and harmony. Allah's attribute

strong, secure, well-fortified, unconquerable

provider. Al-Muqeet المقیت, the Nourisher: one of the names of Allah

just, impartial, Allah’s attribute

able, powerful, mighty, Allah’s epithet. Al-Muqtadir المقتدر, the omnipotent: one of the names of Allah

a Prophet, the biblical Moses

shaper, fashioner

giver, granter, donor, Al-Mu'ti المعطى, the Granter: one of the names of Allah

beneficial, advantageous, profitable

Noah, name of Prophet of Allah

light, illumination. Allah's epithet

able, capable, powerful, mighty. One of the names of Allah

strong, powerful, firm, mighty. One of the names of Allah

eternal, everlasting. An epithet applied to Allah

holy, most, pure, free from any defects. Al-Quddus القدوس, the All-holy: one of the names of Allah

lord, master. One of the names of Allah

exalted, sublime, high, noble, eminent. Al-Rafi الرافع, the Exalter: one of the names of Allah

Al-Rahman الرحمن, the most Gracious; one of the names of Allah

observer, guard. الرقیب, the Watcher: one of the names of Allah

right-minded, rightly-guided, pious

merciful, kind, compassionate. الرؤوف, the most Kind: one of the names of Allah

provider. Al-Razzaq الرزاق, the All-provider: one of the names of Allah

patient, tolerant

eminent, exalted, high-minded, sublime

patient, tolerant, enduring. Al-Saboor الصبور, the Patient: one of the names of Allah

peace, safety, security. Al-Salam السلام, the All-peaceable: one of the names of Allah

pious, righteous, upright, just, virtuous, devoted, chaste

eternal, high, Al-Samad الصمد, the Everlasting: one of the names of Allah

hearing, listening. Al-Sami' السميع, the All-Hearing: one of the names of Allah

veiler (of sin). Al-Sattar الستار, the veiler of sin: one of the names of Allah

witness, angel

thankful, grateful, contented

thankful, most grateful, one who gives due appreciation. Al-Shakur الشکور, the All-thankful: one of the names of Allah

a Prophet (see surat al-A'raaf 7:88)

praise, glory. Al-Subhaan السبحان, the Glory: one of the names of Allah

a Prophet, the biblical Solomon, son of Prophet Dawood

merciful, forgiving. Al-Tawwaab التواب, the All-compassionate: one of the names of Allah

one, unique, matchless. Al-Wahid الواحد, the One: one of the names of Allah

lover, warm-hearted, affectionate, friend, beloved. Al-Wadood الودود, the All-loving: one of the names of Allah

donor, grantor. Al-Wahhab الوهاب, the All-giver: one of the names of Allah

finder, lover

advocate, representative, counseller, attorney, agent

guardian, friend, protector, saint. Al-Walee الولی, the Protecting Friend: one of the names of Allah

heir, inheritor, successor. Al-Waarith الوارث, the Inheritor: one of the names of Allah

to live, name of a Prophet, the biblical John the Baptist

a Prophet, the biblical Jacob, son of Prophet Ishaq

a Prophet, the biblical Jacob, son of Prophet Ishaq

a Prophet, the biblical Jonah

a Prophet, the biblical Joseph, son of Prophet Yaqub i.e. Jacob

apparent, evident, one of the attributes of Allah

"owner of the two horns" i.e. world conqueror, epithet of a just king mentioned in the Quran

pious, name of the pious wife of Pharaoh who believed in Prophet Musa (peace be upon him)

queen of Saba known as Bilqis in the Arabian tradition

Eve, the first woman created by Allah, wife of Prophet Adam

a beautiful girl with a ruddy complexion, Eve; wife of Adam, mother of mankind

mother of the Prophet ‘Isa (Jesus), the Biblical Mary

Father of nations; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Abraham, friend of Allah (Khalilullah)

God will hear; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Ishmael, son of Ibrahim, helped build the Kaaba

He laughs; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Isaac, son of Ibrahim and father of Yaqub

One who instructs; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Enoch, raised to a high station by Allah

Mountain of strength, exalted; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Aaron, brother of Prophet Musa

My God is Allah; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Elijah, mentioned as among the righteous

God is salvation; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Elisha, successor to Prophet Ilyas

God remembers, purity; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Zechariah, father of Prophet Yahya

Fragrant plant; name of the 7th wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Zaynab bint Jahsh, mentioned by name in the Quran

Paradise, garden.

Sweet basil, fragrant plant.

A spring in paradise; mentioned in Quran.

Lote tree; tree in paradise mentioned in Quran.

Ear of grain; Virgo; mentioned in Quran.

Fine silk brocade; mentioned in Quran.

Victory, conquest, opening.

Success, triumph.

Grace, favour, excellence.

Clement, patient, forbearing.

Close friend, intimate.

True believer, pure monotheist.

Aaron; Prophet and brother of Musa.

Elijah; Prophet mentioned in Quran.

Generous, noble, gracious.

Merciful, compassionate.