Al-Muhyi
| Name | Al-Muhyi |
| Arabic | المحيي |
| English meaning | The Giver of Life |
| Urdu meaning (اردو) | زندگی دینے والا |
| Number | 60 of 99 |
| Invocation | Ya Al-Muhyi — “O The Giver of Life” |
The meaning of Al-Muhyi
Al-Muhyi (المحيي) is the 60th of the ninety-nine names of Allah, the Asma-ul-Husna (“most beautiful names”). It carries the meaning “The Giver of Life” — rendered in Urdu as زندگی دینے والا. To affirm this name is to believe that this quality belongs to Allah completely and perfectly, in a way beyond any limit found in creation.
Reflecting on this name
Each of Allah's names invites reflection, not just memorisation. When a believer calls upon Allah as Al-Muhyi, they turn to Him precisely as “The Giver of Life” — seeking from Him what this attribute promises, and shaping their own character in humility before it. The scholars taught that truly enumerating the names (as in the hadith below) means learning them, believing in them and living by their meanings, not merely counting them.
How Al-Muhyi is recited
This name is remembered as part of the Asma-ul-Husna in dhikr (remembrance) and du'a. It is commonly invoked in the form “Ya Al-Muhyi” (یا المحيي) — “O The Giver of Life” — while reflecting on its meaning. Muslims may recite the full set of ninety-nine names, or focus on individual names in personal supplication. There is no fixed count required for reward; the value lies in sincerity and understanding.
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Muhyi mean?
Al-Muhyi (المحيي) means “. In Urdu it is “. It is name number 60 of the ninety-nine names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna).
What is Al-Muhyi in Urdu?
In Urdu, Al-Muhyi (المحيي) means “. The English meaning is “.
Which number is Al-Muhyi among the 99 names?
Al-Muhyi is the 60th of the ninety-nine beautiful names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna), in the well-known at-Tirmidhi enumeration.
How do you recite Al-Muhyi?
It is often recited as “Ya (يا المحيي) — “O — within dhikr and du'a, along with the other names of Asma-ul-Husna, reflecting on its meaning.
How many names of Allah are there?
There are ninety-nine names of Allah, known as Asma-ul-Husna (the most beautiful names), taught in the Quran and the Sunnah.