99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna) with Meaning in English, Arabic and Urdu

What Are the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna)?

The 99 names of Allah, known in Arabic as Asma ul Husna (أَسْمَاءُ اللّٰهِ الْحُسْنَىٰ, “the most beautiful names”), are names and attributes of Allah mentioned in the Quran and the Sunnah. Each name tells us something about who Allah is: His mercy, His knowledge, His power, His forgiveness and His care for His creation.

Muslims learn these names to know Allah better, to call on Him in dua by the name that suits their need, and to strengthen their love and awe of Him. The list above is the well known list of 99 names narrated in Sunan at Tirmidhi, which is the one most Muslims memorise.

99 Names of Allah in the Quran and Hadith

The Prophet ﷺ said: “Allah has ninety nine names, one hundred less one. Whoever ahsaha (learns, understands and acts upon) them will enter Paradise.” (Sahih al Bukhari 2736, Sahih Muslim 2677)

Scholars explain that “ahsaha” means more than memorising a list. It includes learning the names, understanding their meanings, believing in them and letting them shape how we worship and live. Allah also has names beyond these 99, known only to Him, as mentioned in another authentic narration.

99 Names of Allah with Meaning in English and Urdu

Many people search for the 99 names of Allah with meaning in English or in Urdu, so every card above shows both. Use the language buttons at the top to show English only, Urdu only, or both together. Here are a few of the most recited names at a glance:

99 Names of Allah with Meaning and Benefits

There are no special numbers of repetitions or secret formulas for each name in authentic sources. The real benefit of the names is that they teach you who Allah is, and that changes how you pray, hope and live. Reading them by theme makes this easy to see:

• Mercy and love: Ar Rahman, Ar Raheem, Al Wadood, Ar Ra’uf, Al Lateef, Al Kareem
• Forgiveness: Al Ghaffar, Al Ghafoor, Al Afuww, At Tawwab
• Knowledge and wisdom: Al Aleem, Al Khabeer, Al Hakeem, As Samee, Al Baseer
• Power and greatness: Al Aziz, Al Jabbar, Al Qawiyy, Al Qadir, Al Azeem, Al Kabeer
• Creation and provision: Al Khaliq, Al Bari, Al Musawwir, Ar Razzaq, Al Wahhab, Al Fattah
• Oneness and eternity: Al Wahid, Al Ahad, As Samad, Al Hayy, Al Qayyum, Al Awwal, Al Akhir

The benefit in daily life: knowing Ar Razzaq removes anxiety about provision, knowing Al Ghafoor brings you back after a sin, knowing As Samee and Al Baseer makes you mindful of what you say and do, and knowing Al Wadood fills the heart with love for Allah. This is how the names become part of your character and not just a list.

Allah ke 99 Naam: Urdu Tarjuma ke Saath

Pakistan aur India mein bahut se log Allah ke 99 naam Urdu tarjume ke saath parhna chahte hain. Upar har naam ke box mein Urdu tarjuma Nastaleeq mein diya gaya hai. Sirf Urdu dekhne ke liye upar “اردو” ka button dabayein, aur poori list ki PDF download kar ke ghar ya madrasa mein print kar lein.

How to Use the 99 Names of Allah in Dua

Allah tells us to call on Him by His beautiful names. A simple way is to choose the name that matches what you are asking for:

• Asking for forgiveness: Ya Ghafoor, Ya Tawwab, forgive me and accept my repentance.
• Asking for provision: Ya Razzaq, Ya Wahhab, grant me halal and blessed provision.
• Facing difficulty: Ya Fattah, open a way for me; Ya Lateef, be gentle with me.
• When you feel alone: Ya Wadood, Ya Waliyy, be my friend and protector.
• For healing and protection: Ya Hafeez, Ya Salam, protect me and grant me peace.

You can find more authentic supplications in our collection of daily duas.

99 Names of Allah Wazifa Guide: How to Use Each Name

Tap ✦ How to use under any name above to open its guide. You will see a short reflection, a dua you can make with that name, and any authentic adhkar that mention it, with the exact number of times and the Quran or hadith source. For example, “Allahumma innaka Afuwwun tuhibbul afwa fa’fu anni” for Al Afuww (Jami at Tirmidhi 3513), and “Subhanal Malikil Quddus” three times after Witr for Al Malik and Al Quddus (Sunan Abi Dawud 1430).

Many wazifa books give a set number for every name, such as 100 or 1,000 times. Those numbers are not found in authentic hadith, so we only show fixed counts where a real source exists. You are always free to call on Allah by any of His names, as often as you like, in your own words.

99 Names of Allah Wallpapers for Phone and Desktop

Every name can be downloaded as a colourful calligraphy wallpaper with no translation, just the beautiful Arabic name. Open ✦ How to use on any name, choose the Wallpaper tab, pick one of six colour themes and download it in phone (1080 × 1920) or desktop (1920 × 1080) size. A new Name of the Day appears at the top of this page every day, and the flashcards help you and your children test yourselves.

How to Remember the 99 Names of Allah

• Learn five names a day. In under three weeks you will know all 99.
• Listen and repeat. Tap ▶ on each card and say the name aloud three times.
• Learn the meaning with the name. Linking each name to its meaning makes it stick and makes your dua more heartfelt.
• Use them in salah and dua. Names you use every day are names you never forget.
• Review weekly. Go back over all the names you have learnt once a week, just like Hifz revision.

If you or your children would like a teacher to help, our Quran classes for kids include memorising the 99 names, and our online Hifz classes use the same revision method for the Quran.

99 Names of Allah for Kids

Children love the colourful cards and the listen button. Learn one name together at breakfast, ask what it means, and find a moment in the day that reminds you of it: Ar Razzaq at dinner, As Samee when making dua, Al Khaliq on a walk outside. The printable PDF, with its colourful calligraphy style boxes, works well as a poster on a bedroom wall or in a homeschool folder. To help them understand the Arabic itself, see our online Arabic classes for kids.

Download the 99 Names of Allah PDF with Meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 99 names of Allah called?

They are called Asma ul Husna, which means “the most beautiful names”. The term comes from the Quran, for example Surah Al A’raf 7:180.

Where are the 99 names of Allah mentioned?

Many of the names appear in the Quran, such as the last verses of Surah Al Hashr (59:22 to 24). The well known list of 99 is narrated in Sunan at Tirmidhi.

Does Allah have only 99 names?

No. The hadith says that whoever learns these 99 names will enter Paradise, but scholars explain that Allah has other names too, some of which He has kept with Himself.

What is the reward for learning the 99 names of Allah?

The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever learns, understands and acts upon them will enter Paradise (Sahih al Bukhari 2736, Sahih Muslim 2677).

Which is the greatest name of Allah?

Many scholars say the greatest name (Ism al Azam) is found in verses such as Ayat al Kursi, which mention Al Hayy and Al Qayyum, though scholars differ on exactly which name it is.

Can I name my child with one of the 99 names?

Yes, but add “Abd” (servant of) before it, such as Abdur Rahman or Abdul Kareem. Some names, such as Ali, Kareem or Rasheed, may also be used on their own as ordinary names.

How can I memorise the 99 names of Allah quickly?

Learn five names a day with their meanings, listen and repeat each one, and review all the names you know once a week.