List of characters and names mentioned in the Quran

This is a list of things mentioned in the Quran. ISO 233 is used for the Romanization of Arabic words. The count is based on the Qira'at of Hafs from 'Asim.

Theological entities

God Allāh (, "The God") — Mentioned 2,699 times.The Quranic Arabic Corpus - Word by Word Grammar Names and attributes of Allah found in the Quran

Angels Malāʾikah (, Angels) — Mentioned 68 times (singular and plural).

Archangels Jibrīl (, Gabriel) — Mentioned by name 3 times (2:97, 2:98, 66:4). Ar-Rūḥ al-Amīn (, "The Trustworthy Spirit") — (26:193). Ar-Rūḥ al-Qudus (, "The Holy Spirit") — (2:87, 2:253, 5:110, 16:102). Rasūlin Karīm (, "Noble Messenger") — (81:19). Dhī Quwwah (, "Possessor of Power") — (81:20). Mīkāl (, Michael) — Mentioned 1 time (2:98). Malak al-Mawt (, "Angel of Death") — Mentioned 1 time (32:11). The Angel of the Trumpet — Referred to by the act of blowing the Ṣūr (Trumpet) (18:99, 20:102, 39:68). Identified in tradition as Isrāfīl.

Angelic Groups and Individuals Al-Malaʾ al-Aʿlā (, "The Exalted Assembly") — The highest ranks of angels (37:8, 38:69). Hārūt and Mārūt () — Two angels sent to Babylon as a trial (2:102). Kirāman Kātibīn (, "Honourable Scribes") — Angels recording human deeds (82:11). Referred to as al-Mutalaqqiyān (, "The Two Receivers") sitting on the right and left (50:17–18). Mālik () — The primary guardian of Hell (43:77). Zabāniyah () — The angels of punishment in Hell (96:18). Referred to as the nineteen guardians of the Fire (74:30–31). Bearers of the Throne () — Angels who carry the Throne of Allah (40:7, 69:17). Al-Muʿaqqibāt (, "The Successive ones") — Guardian angels (13:11).

Jinn and Spirits Jinn () — Mentioned 22 times as Jinn and 7 times as Jānn. ʿIfrīt () — A powerful class of Jinn; one is mentioned in the court of Solomon (27:39). Qarīn (, "Companion") — A spiritual double or witness assigned to a person (43:36, 50:23, 50:27).

Devils Shayāṭīn (, Demons or Devils) — Mentioned 88 times (68 plural, 20 singular Shaṭān). Iblīs (, the (chief) Devil) — Mentioned by name 11 times. Mārid (, "Rebellious one") — A type of evil devil (37:7).

Other spiritual beings Ghilmān () or Wildān () — Perpetually youthful attendants in Paradise (52:24, 56:17, 76:19). Ḥūr () — Pure companions in Paradise (44:54, 52:20, 55:72, 56:22).

Animals

General Animals

Ants (Naml, ) — Mentioned 3 times (27:17, 27:18); subject of Surah 27. Apes (Qiradah, ) — Mentioned 3 times (2:65, 5:60, 7:166). Bees (Naḥl, ) — Mentioned in 16:68; subject of Surah 16. Birds (Ṭayr, ) — Mentioned 34 times. Includes the birds of Abraham (2:260) and the birds of Jesus (3:49). Abābīl () — Special flocks of birds mentioned in 105:3. Camels — Mentioned as Ibil (6:144, 88:17), Baʿīr (12:65, 12:72), and Jamal (7:40). Cattle / Livestock (Anʿām, ) — Mentioned 32 times. Cow (Baqarah, ) — (2:67, 12:43). Sheep / Ewes (Ḍaʾn / Naʿjah, / ) — (6:143, 38:23). Goats (Maʿz, ) — (6:143). Crow (Ghurāb, ) — Mentioned 2 times in 5:31, in the story of the sons of Adam. Dog (Kalb, ) — Mentioned 5 times. Notable is the dog of the Seven Sleepers (18:18, 18:22). Donkey (Ḥimār, ) — Mentioned 5 times (including plural Ḥumur). (2:259, 31:19, 62:5, 74:50). Elephant (Fīl, ) — Mentioned 1 time (105:1). Fish (Ḥūt, ) — Mentioned 6 times (singular and plural). Used for the fish of Moses (18:61) and the general provision of the sea (5:96, 7:163). Fly (Dhubāb, ) — Mentioned 1 time (22:73). Frogs (Ḍafādiʿ, ) — Mentioned 1 time (7:133). Gnat / Mosquito (Baʿūḍah, ) — Mentioned 1 time (2:26). Hoopoe (Hud-hud, ) — Mentioned in 27:20 in the story of Solomon. Horses (Khayl, ) — Mentioned 6 times (3:14, 8:60, 16:8, 17:64, 38:31, 59:6). Lion (Qaswarah, ) — Mentioned 1 time (74:51). Locusts (Jarād, ) — Mentioned 2 times (7:133, 54:7). Lice (Qummal, ) — Mentioned 1 time (7:133). Moths (Farāsh, ) — Mentioned 1 time (101:4) as a metaphor for humanity on the Day of Judgment. Mules (Bighāl, ) — Mentioned 1 time (16:8). Pig / Swine (Khinzīr, ) — Mentioned 5 times (2:173, 5:3, 5:60, 6:145, 16:115). Quail (Salwā, ) — Mentioned 3 times (2:57, 7:160, 20:80). Snake / Serpent (Ḥayyah / Thuʿbān, / ) — Mentioned 5 times (20:20, 7:107, 26:32, 27:10, 28:31) regarding the Staff of Moses. Spider (ʿAnkabūt, ) — Mentioned 2 times in 29:41; subject of Surah 29. Wolf (Dhiʾb, ) — Mentioned 3 times (12:13, 12:14, 12:17) in the story of Joseph.

Unique and Miraculous Entities Beast from the Earth (Dābbat min al-Arḍ, ) — An apocalyptic creature mentioned in 27:82. She-Camel of God (Nāqat Allāh, ) — The miraculous she-camel sent to the people of Thamud as a sign (7:73, 11:64, 26:155, 54:27, 91:13). The Ant of Solomon (Namlah, ) — A specific female ant that warned its colony (27:18). The Creature of the Staff () — The creature that consumed Solomon's staff, leading to the discovery of his death (34:14). Traditionally identified as a termite or woodworm (arḍah). The Companion of the Fish (al-Nūn, ) — Refers to the great fish/whale of Jonah. The term Nūn appears in 68:1 and in the title Dhūn-Nūn (21:87).

Prophets and Messengers Prophets (Anbiyāʾ) and Messengers (Rusul) specifically mentioned by name in the Quran:

Adam () — Mentioned 25 times. Idrīs (, Enoch) — Mentioned 2 times. Nūḥ (, Noah) — Mentioned 43 times. ʿAbdan Shakūrā (, "A Grateful Servant") — (17:3). Hūd () — Mentioned 7 times. Ṣāliḥ () — Mentioned 9 times. Ibrāhīm (, Abraham) — Mentioned 69 times. Khalīl Allāh (, "Friend of Allah") — (4:125). Imām (, "A Leader") — (2:124). Ḥanīf (, "Monotheist") — (3:67). Lūṭ (, Lot) — Mentioned 27 times. Ismāʿīl (, Ishmael) — Mentioned 12 times. Ṣādiq al-Waʿd (, "True to the Promise") — (19:54). Isḥāq (, Isaac) — Mentioned 17 times. Yaʿqūb (, Jacob) — Mentioned 16 times. Isrāʾīl () — (3:93, 19:58). Yūsuf (, Joseph) — Mentioned 27 times. Ayyūb (, Job) — Mentioned 4 times. Shuʿayb (, Jethro) — Mentioned 11 times. Mūsā (, Moses) — Mentioned 136 times. Kalīm Allāh (, "He to whom Allah spoke") — (Referred to in 4:164). Rasūlan Nabiyyā (, "A Messenger and a Prophet") — (19:51). Hārūn (, Aaron) — Mentioned 20 times. Dāwūd (, David) — Mentioned 16 times. Khalīfah (, "Vicegerent/Successor") — (38:26). Sulaymān (, Solomon) — Mentioned 17 times. Ilyās (, Elijah) — Mentioned 2 times. al-Yasaʿ (, Elisha) — Mentioned 2 times. Yūnus (, Jonah) — Mentioned 4 times. Dhūn-Nūn (, "He of the Fish") — (21:87). Ṣāḥib al-Ḥūt (, "The Companion of the Fish") — (68:48). Zakariyyā (, Zechariah) — Mentioned 7 times. Yaḥyā (, John) — Mentioned 5 times. ʿĪsā (, Jesus) — Mentioned 25 times. al-Masīḥ (, "The Messiah") — (3:45). Ibn Maryam (, "Son of Mary") — (2:87). Kalimatuhū (, "His Word") — (4:171). Rūḥun minhu (, "A Spirit from Him") — (4:171). Rasūl Allāh (, "Messenger of Allah") — (4:157, 61:6). Muhammad () — Mentioned 4 times by the name Muḥammad (3:144, 33:40, 47:2, 48:29). Aḥmad () — Mentioned 1 time (61:6). Rasūl Allāh (, "Messenger of Allah") — (33:40). Khātam an-Nabiyyīn (, "Seal of the Prophets") — (33:40). an-Nabī al-Ummī (, "The Unlettered Prophet") — (7:157).

Other Figures of Saintly Status Individuals mentioned by name in the Quran whose status as a Prophet (Nabī) is a matter of scholarly debate, or who are identified as exceptionally righteous servants:

Maryam (, Mary) — Mentioned by name 34 times; the only woman named in the Quran. Siddīqah (, "Truthful/Believer") — (5:75). Iṣṭafāki (, "The Chosen One") — (3:42). Dhul-Kifl () — Mentioned 2 times (21:85, 38:48).Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran, 38:48 Footnote: "Scholars are in disagreement as to whether Ⱬul-Kifl was a prophet or just a righteous man. Those who maintain that he was a prophet identify him with various Biblical prophets such as Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Obadiah." Dhul-Qarnayn () — Mentioned 3 times (18:83, 18:86, 18:94). A righteous king and traveler. Luqman () — Mentioned 2 times (31:12, 31:13). A sage known for his wisdom. Uzair (, Ezra) — Mentioned 1 time (9:30). Talut (, Saul) — Mentioned 2 times (2:247, 2:249). The king of the Israelites. ʿImrān (, Joachim/Amram) — Mentioned 3 times (3:33, 3:35, 66:12). Āla ʿImrān (, "The Family of Imran") — (3:33).

Implicitly Mentioned Figures Figures referred to by their role or description, but not by their specific name: Khidr — Referred to as "a servant of Our servants" (18:65). Yūshaʿ ibn Nūn (Joshua) — Referred to as the "youth" (Fatā) companion of Moses (18:60). Samuel — Referred to as a "Prophet" to the Israelites (2:246). Kaleb — Referred to as one of "two men" who feared Allah (5:23).

Contemporaries and Relatives of the Prophets Relatives of the Prophets Wife of Adam (Ḥawwāʾ) — (2:35, 7:19, 20:117). Sons of Adam (Hābīl and Qābīl) — (5:27–31). Wife of Nūḥ (Wā'ilah) — A disbeliever (66:10). Son of Nūḥ (Yam or Kan'an) — (11:42–43). Father of Ibrāhīm (Āzar, ) — (6:74). Wife of Lūṭ (Wālihah) — A disbeliever (11:81, 66:10). Family of Yūsuf: Brothers of Yūsuf — The eleven brothers (12:4–18). Parents of Yūsuf — (12:99–100). Family of Mūsā: Mother of Mūsā (Yūkābid) — (20:38, 28:7). Sister of Mūsā (Maryam) — (28:11–12). Wife of Mūsā (Ṣaffūrah) — (28:23–27). Wife of Zakariyyā (Al-Yashbiʿ) — (3:40, 21:90). Mothers of the Believers (Ummahāt al-Muʾminīn) — (33:6). Zayd ibn Harithah () — (33:37).

Righteous Believers and Allies Queen of Sheba (Bilqīs) — The ruler who converted after meeting Solomon (27:22–44). Wife of Pharaoh (Āsiyá) — (28:9, 66:11). The Disciples (al-Ḥawāriyyūn, ) — The followers of Jesus (3:52, 5:111, 61:14). The Believer of Ya-Sin — (36:20–27). Believer of the People of Pharaoh — (40:28–45). The One with Knowledge of the Book — (27:40). The King of Egypt (al-Malik, ) — The ruler during Joseph's time (12:43, 12:50, 12:54, 12:72, 12:76). The Man from the Outskirts — Who warned Moses to flee Egypt (28:20). The Two Prison Companions — Who Joseph interpreted dreams for (12:36–41).

Opponents of the Prophets Firʿawn (Pharaoh) — (Mentioned 74 times). Hāmān — Pharaoh's high official (28:6, 28:38). Qārūn (Korah) — (28:76–82). As-Samiri () — The man who led the Israelites to idolatry in Moses' absence (20:85, 20:87, 20:95). Jālūt (Goliath) — (2:249–251). The King who argued with Abraham (Numrūd) — (2:258). Wife of the ʿAzīz (Zulaykhah) — (12:23–32). The Slayers of Ṣāliḥ's She-Camel — Referred to by their act of hamstringing the camel (7:77, 11:65, 54:29, 91:14). Qaddar ibn Sālif is traditionally identified as the chief perpetrator (91:12). Abu Lahab — (111:1). Wife of Abu Lahab — (111:4).

Groups and Collectives Nations and Tribes Ar-Rūm (, "The Romans/Byzantines") — (30:2). Quraysh () — (106:1). ʿĀd () — The people of Hūd (7:65, 46:21). Thamūd () — The people of Ṣāliḥ (7:73, 11:61). Referred to as Aṣḥāb al-Ḥijr () — (15:80). Banī Isrāʾīl () — Mentioned 43 times. Madyan () — (7:85). Referred to as Aṣḥāb al-Aykah () — (15:78). Referred to as Aṣḥāb Madyan () — (9:70, 22:44). Saba (, Sheba) — (27:22, 34:15). Yaʾjūj wa Maʾjūj () — (18:94, 21:96). People of Tubba () — (44:37, 50:14). Qawm Nūḥ (, "People of Noah") — (7:59, 11:25). Qawm Ibrāhīm (, "People of Abraham") — (9:70, 22:42). Qawm Lūṭ (, "People of Lot") — (11:89). Referred to as Al-Muʾtafikāt (, "The Overthrown Cities") — (9:70, 69:9). Al-Jabbārīn (, "The Tyrants") — The formidable people encountered by the Israelites (5:22).

Religious and Socio-Political Groups People of the Book (Ahl al-Kitāb, ) — (3:64, 5:68). Jews (al-Yahūd, ) — (2:113, 9:30). Referred to as Hādū () — (2:62, 6:146). Christians (an-Naṣārā, ) — (2:62, 5:14). Sabians (aṣ-Ṣābiʾīn, ) — (2:62, 22:17). Magians (al-Majūs, ) — (22:17). Muslims (al-Muslimūn, ) — (3:64, 22:78). Referred to as Ummah Wasat (, "The Middle/Just Nation") — (2:143). Al-Anṣār () — (9:100). Al-Muhājirūn () — (9:100). Ahl al-Bayt () — (11:73, 33:33). Al-Munāfiqūn (, "The Hypocrites") — (4:145, 63:1). Al-Kāfirūn (, "The Disbelievers") — (2:250, 109:1).