Names in the Quran

The first human, the first prophet.

• Arabic

Purity, forgiveness; a name given to one born on the Night of Bara'at.

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• Persian

One who brings good news, one who brings glad tidings.

• Arabic

Glad tidings, good news; an Arabic word mentioned in the Quran.

• Arabic

God's messenger, the name of Gabriel, the angel of revelation.

• Hebrew
• Arabic

Paradise, garden of eternal bliss; place promised to the faithful.

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• Persian

Beloved; prophet mentioned in the Quran.

• Arabic

Much praised, worthy of commendation.

• Arabic

Precious, beloved, mighty.

• Arabic

Weaned from milk; a pure person kept apart from evil.

• Arabic

A measure separating right from wrong and clear understanding.

• Arabic

Exalted, leader; a prophet mentioned in the Quran.

• Arabic

A wise, learned person who does everything in its proper place.

• Arabic

It means one who turns from falsehood to truth, sincerely devoted to monotheism.

• Arabic

It means respected, valuable, one who takes into account.

• Arabic

A simple Arabic-origin name meaning vitality, liveliness, life.

• Arabic

Wisdom, deep understanding, sound judgment.

• Arabic

Sincere friend, close friend.

• Arabic

Father of many peoples; father of monotheism.

• Arabic

One who takes lessons, a learner; a prophet mentioned in the Quran.

• Arabic

The command 'Read!', the opening word of the Quran's first revelation.

• Arabic

Devoted to his God; a prophet mentioned in the Quran.

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Means pillar, column; a symbol of firm support and backing.

• Arabic

Prosperity, welfare and progress.

• Arabic

Prophet chosen by God, Jesus son of Mary.

• Arabic

Joy, laughter; a prophet mentioned in the Quran.

• Arabic

May Allah hear; a prophet mentioned in the Quran.

• Arabic

An Arabic-origin name meaning respect, honor, power and majesty.

• Arabic

Generous, charitable, valuable.

• Arabic

Abundant goodness, river of Paradise; name of a surah in the Quran.

• Arabic

Powerful, able, capable.

• Arabic

A wise person; a possessor of wisdom known through a surah in the Quran.

• Arabic

Owner, ruler, possessor.

• Arabic

The niche where the Prophet Zechariah worshipped, a corner of the temple.

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• Persian

One who is honorable and majestic, abounding in respect and dignity.

• Arabic

Much praised, extolled.

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Angel, radiant being; a symbol of purity and goodness.

• Arabic

The name of the sacred Marwa hill in Mecca, mentioned in the Quran.

• Arabic

A pure woman devoted to God, one who worships.

• Arabic

Name of the great angel, known as Allah's messenger.

• Arabic

Means worthy of great praise, endless acclaim.

• Arabic

Brought forth from the water; the prophet chosen by Allah.

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Ease, consolation; a prophet mentioned in the Quran.

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Very compassionate, kind, merciful.

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Merciful, compassionate.

• Arabic

Attaining the right path, guidance, perfection.

• Arabic

A scene seen in a dream, a vision; a word appearing in the story of Yusuf in the Quran.

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Truthful, sincere, faithful.

• Arabic

Righteous, doer of good deeds, upright person

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Comfort, peace of heart, tranquility.

• Arabic

Sky, heaven, height.

• Arabic

A shady lote tree, alluding to Sidrat al-Muntaha.

• Arabic

It means the torch, the blaze that sheds light.

• Arabic

Sun, bright light; name of a surah in the Quran.

• Arabic

A word meaning counsel and assembly, mentioned in the Quran.

• Arabic

One who shows the right path; a prophet named in the Quran.

• Arabic

Helper, assistant; a righteous person mentioned in the Quran.

• Arabic

One who follows; a prophet named in the Quran.

• Arabic

Living, full of life; a prophet mentioned in the Quran.

• Arabic

The form of the name of the Prophet Yunus, mentioned in the Quran, as used in Azerbaijan.

• Arabic
• Hebrew

A prophet named in the Quran; a name known for patience and repentance.

• Arabic

May Allah increase; possessor of beauty and wisdom.

• Arabic

Means 'may Allah increase'; another spelling of the name of Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon him).

• Hebrew
• Arabic

Means increase, multiplying; the only female Companion named in the Quran.

• Arabic

One who remembers Allah; a prophet mentioned in the Quran

• Arabic