☪️ Names of Prophets

محمد

The most praised one. Name of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the founder of Islam. The most popular name in the world historically.

أحمد

The most praiseworthy. The other Quranic name of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, mentioned in Quran 61:6 as foretold by Jesus.

يوسف

God increases. Name of Prophet Joseph, who has an entire surah in the Quran named after him. Symbol of beauty, patience, and wisdom.

إبراهيم

Father of many nations. Name of Prophet Abraham, the patriarch of monotheism. Revered in Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.

آدم

The first human and prophet (peace be upon him), created by God from earth. The name relates to the Hebrew word for "earth" or "ground".

إدريس

Name of Prophet Idris (Enoch). The name is associated with knowledge and learning; described in Quran as "a man of truth, a prophet".

نوح

Rest, comfort (from Hebrew). Name of Prophet Noah, builder of the ark that survived the Great Flood. Has a Surah named after him in the Quran.

سليمان

Peaceful (from Hebrew Solomon). Name of Prophet Sulaiman, son of David, the wise king who ruled over jinn, wind, and birds per Islamic tradition.

موسى

Drawn from water (from ancient Egyptian). Name of Prophet Moses, who spoke directly with God and led the Israelites out of Egypt.

عيسى

Salvation (from Hebrew). Name of Prophet Jesus, son of Mary, a great prophet in Islam who will return at the end of times.

يحيى

He shall live. Name of Prophet John the Baptist; Quran 19:7 highlights "no one before him bore this name".

يعقوب

Heel-holder (from Hebrew). Name of Prophet Yaqub (Jacob), father of Yusuf and the twelve tribes of Israel.

إسماعيل

God hears (from Hebrew). Name of Prophet Ismail (Ishmael), son of Abraham, ancestor of the Arabs and lineage of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

إلياس

A Prophet, the biblical Elias.

هارون

Arabic form of (Aaron), lofty or exalted, A Prophet's name

صَالِح

Virtuous,Good, chaste, righteous, name of a well-known prophet fo Allah.

إِلْيَسَع

A noble prophet mentioned in the Quran, known for his righteousness and for following the teachings of the Torah and the scrolls of Abraham.

ذو الكِفل

the one who fulfills his pledge; he whose blessed name is among the prophets honored in the Holy Quran, renowned for keeping his word and faithfully honoring every commitment he made before God

شُعَيْب

a noble prophet; the beloved prophet sent by God to the people of Midian to guide them