A prophet is an individual who is regarded as a messenger sent by a divine being or God to serve humanity.
He is a person who speaks for God and delivers messages from the divine being to humans. Religiously, it is said that God has sent prophets to liberate humanity from ignorance and darkness and teach that God is one.
It is said that the prophets of Islam are a connection between Allah and humankind, and they preach that one must walk on the path of righteousness. All the prophets received the same message from God. In Islam, all prophets are considered equal and Islamic teachings preach that God is one.
Some of the most well-known prophet names related to Islamic behaviors are Yusuf, Joseph, Ishmael, Ishaq, Isaac, Moses, Harun, Aaron, Idris, Enoch, Nuh, Elisha, Yunus, Jonah, Dawud, David, Abraham, Ismail, Noah, Hud, and Adam.
Prophets of Islam have an important role to play in the Islamic culture as their teachings are highly revered by followers. These teachings act as guidelines for the followers of Islam as a way to lead their life and how to behave with others. It is therefore extremely important to know all about the prophets of Islam. Here are some of the most well-known prophets of Islam who have taught human beings some extremely important lessons about humanity.
Hud(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘the one who asks forgiveness’, is said to be the descendant of the prophet Noah, and was sent to preach to the people of the 'Ad' tribe.
Idris(Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘dedicated and profound', also known as Enoch, was the first man to introduce reading and writing to mankind.
Rahima (Arabic origin), meaning, ‘compassion’, was the wife of the prophet Ayyub.
Elisha(Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘God is my salvation', was the successor to the prophet Iliyas and was also known as, ‘a prophet of Grace’.
Khadijah (Arabic origin), meaning, ‘trustworthy’, was the first wife of the prophet Muhammad.
Ezekiel (Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘God will strengthen’, is considered a prophet by a few Muslim scholars.
Daniyal (Persian origin), meaning, ‘intellectual’, also known as Daniel, is a prophet according to Shia Muslim ‘hadith’.
Bilquis(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘the queen of Sheba,' was the wife of the prophet Solomon.
Maria(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘a lady with fair complexion’, was the wife of the prophet Muhammad.
Hawa(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘the mother of mankind’, also known as Eve, was the wife of the prophet Adam.
Basheer (Arabic origin), meaning, ‘the one who brings good news ’, is a male name.
Ayyub(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘a prophet’, was a prophet who was immensely blessed by Allah and was also a community leader.
Maymuna (Arabic origin), meaning, ‘good tidings’, was the wife of the prophet Muhammad.
Layyah (Arabic origin), meaning, ‘flexure’, was the wife of the prophet Yaqub.
Yaqub(Hebrew/Syriac origin), meaning, ‘he who supplants’, was the son of Prophet Issac known for following the footsteps of his grandfather and father.
Sybil, Meaning: prophetess Origin: Greek ~ View Detail
Aisha (Arabic origin), meaning, ‘life’, was the wife of the prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.
Cassandra, Meaning: shining or excelling man Origin: Greek ~ View Detail
Ezra (Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘helper’, also known as Uzair, is considered a prophet by some Islamic scholars.
Ishmael(Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘God listens’, was the son of the prophet Ibrahim and he was associated with the construction of Kaaba and Mecca.
Mustafa(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘chosen’, is also one of the names of the prophet Muhammad.
Yusuf(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘God increases’, had a talent for interpreting dreams.
Zubaida(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘essence’, was the wife of the prophet Harun.
Hamid (Arabic origin), meaning, ‘praiseworthy’, is a masculine name.
Isa(Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘God is my oath’, also called Jesus in the Holy Bible, was said to be sent by Allah to guide the children of Israel.
Dawood (Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘beloved’, is considered Israel’s greatest king who unified the tribes of Israel.
Jethro(Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘overflow’, was the priest of Midian and the father-in-law of Moses, he was also known as the eloquent preacher among the prophets.
Ishaq(Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘laughter’, was the son of the prophet Ibrahim and Sarah, he is also the one who continued to spread the message of Allah after the death of his father.
Ahmad(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘praiseworthy’, is an alternative name for the prophet Muhammad.
Umar(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘wealthy’, was a companion of the prophet Muhammad.
Saleh(Arabic origin), meaning, 'pious', was a camel breeder and was sent to prophesize to the tribe of Thamud in ancient Arabia.
Yahya (Arabic origin), meaning, ‘God is gracious’, was also known as John the Baptist (ISA) in English who came to confirm the word of God.
Imran(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘strength of Allah’, is a masculine name.
Musa(Hebrew/Latin origin), meaning, ‘drawn out of water ’, is the most important prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and was the one who led the people of Isreal out of slavery from Eygpt.
Abu Bakr(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘father of a young camel’, was the companion of the prophet Muhammad, a name given to baby boys.
Zaynab(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘fragrant flower’, was the first cousin and the wife of the prophet Muhammad.
Lut(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘a prophet’, was related to the prophet Ibrahim and was sent to preach to the people of Lot.
Hafsa (Arabic origin), meaning, ‘lioness’, was the daughter of Umar and the wife of the prophet Muhammad.
Ibrahim(Hebrew/Welsh/Arabic origins), meaning, ‘father of many ’, is believed to be the builder of Kaaba.
Muhammad(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘praised’, was the prophet who was divinely inspired to preach and confirm the monotheistic teachings and it is believed that Allah narrated the Quran to Muhammad through the archangel Gabriel.
Zechariah (Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘God remembers’, was the righteous priest and the prophet of God.
Maryam (Aramaic origin), meaning, ‘beloved’, is considered a messenger and a prophetess by some people as God sent her a message through an angel and she was the receptacle of many divine miracles.
Owais (Arabic origin), meaning, ‘companion’, was a companion of Prophet Muhammad.
Noah (Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘rest or repose’ was a prophet, messenger, and also an arch prophet, who was charged by Allah to preach to the people advising them to abandon idolatry.
Adam (Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘the son of the red Earth’, was the first prophet and messenger and also the father of all humankind.
Sarah(Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘noble woman’ or ‘princess’, was the wife of the prophet Ibrahim and mother of the prophet Ishaq.
Hajira(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘the one who migrates’, also known as Hagar, is the second wife of the prophet Ibrahim and the mother of his first son Ishmael.
Seth(Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘appointed’, was the third son of Adam and Hawa. His name was not mentioned in Quran but was mentioned in Hadith that he was the son of Adam.
Ali (Arabic origin), meaning, ‘champion’, was a companion of the prophet Muhammad.
Sawdah (Arabic origin), meaning, ‘wife of a prophet’, was the wife of the prophet Muhammad.
Zubair(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘brave’, was the companion of the prophet Muhammad.
Cassie, Meaning: prophetess Origin: Diminutive of Cassandra
Solomon(Aramaic origin), meaning, 'the man of peace', is known for being a prophet and the king of Israel.
Safiya(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘pure’, was the wife of the prophet Muhammad.
Nabi(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘prophet’, is a masculine name.
Yunus(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘peaceful being’ or ‘dove’, was a prophet and messenger of God sent to Nineveh, an ancient town in current-day Iraq to deliver Allah’s messages.
Rahim (Arabic origin), meaning, ‘merciful’, is one of the names of Allah in Islam and is a masculine name.
Harun(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘warrior lion’, was the younger brother of Moses and was also a gifted speaker who would always speak for Musa.
Iliyas(Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘the lord is my God’, was a prophet and a messenger of God.
