62 of 99 · Asma-ul-Husna
الْحَيُّ
Al-Hayy
"The Ever-Living" — the 62nd of the 99 Names of Allah
Reflection
His life is not sustained by anything else.
In the Quran: Quran 2:255
About the 99 Names of Allah
The 99 Names of Allah — Asma-ul-Husna (الأسماء الحسنى, "The Most Beautiful Names") — are the names by which Allah is described in the Quran and authentic hadith. Each name reveals an attribute of Allah: His mercy, might, wisdom, forgiveness, sustenance, and countless others. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, "Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred less one; whoever memorises them will enter Paradise" (Sahih al-Bukhari 2736). Al-Hayy is one of these names.
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Frequently asked about Al-Hayy
What does Al-Hayy mean?
Al-Hayy (الْحَيُّ) means "The Ever-Living" in English. It is the 62nd of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna) in Islam. His life is not sustained by anything else.
How is Al-Hayy written in Arabic?
Al-Hayy is written in Arabic as الْحَيُّ. The definite article "Al-" prefix means "The", so Al-Hayy literally means "The Ever-Living".
Is Al-Hayy mentioned in the Quran?
Yes — Al-Hayy is referenced in Quran 2:255. The Quran describes Allah using His most beautiful names throughout its verses, and this particular name appears in Surah 2.
What are the 99 Names of Allah?
The 99 Names of Allah — Asma-ul-Husna (الأسماء الحسنى, "The Most Beautiful Names") — are the names by which Muslims describe and remember Allah. Compiled from the Quran and authentic hadith, each name reveals an attribute of Allah's essence, actions, or mercy. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said whoever memorises them will enter Paradise (Sahih al-Bukhari 2736).