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Names from Walisongo

13 names

13 names borne by figures in this group in Islamic history. See also all Islamic names.

WaliBirth nameTombKnown for
Sunan GresikMalik IbrahimGapura Wetan, Gresik, Jawa TimurSunan Gresik is known as one of the early propagators of Islam in Gresik.
Sunan AmpelRaden RahmatKompleks Masjid Ampel, Surabaya, Jawa TimurSunan Ampel is known as the founder of an Islamic educational centre in Ampeldenta, Surabaya.
Sunan BonangRaden Makhdum IbrahimKompleks Makam Sunan Bonang, Kutorejo, Tuban, Jawa TimurJavanese tradition associates Sunan Bonang with spreading Islam through religious teaching and the arts.
Sunan DrajatRaden QasimDesa Drajat, Kecamatan Paciran, Kabupaten Lamongan, Jawa TimurLocal tradition associates Sunan Drajat with Islamic teaching that emphasised social care.
Sunan GiriRaden PakuBukit Giri, Desa Giri, Kecamatan Kebomas, Kabupaten Gresik, Jawa TimurSunan Giri is known as the founder of Giri Kedaton, a centre of Islamic education and political authority.
Sunan KalijagaRaden SaidKadilangu, Demak, Jawa TengahJavanese tradition associates Sunan Kalijaga with spreading Islam through wayang and local arts.
Sunan KudusJa'far ShadiqKompleks Masjid Menara Kudus, Kauman, Kudus, Jawa TengahSunan Kudus is known for his role in the development of Islam in Kudus and his association with the Menara Kudus Mosque.
Sunan MuriaRaden Umar SaidDesa Colo, Kecamatan Dawe, Kabupaten Kudus, di lereng Gunung Muria, Jawa TengahLocal tradition remembers Sunan Muria as a propagator of Islam in the Mount Muria area.
Sunan Gunung JatiSyarif HidayatullahKompleks Makam Sunan Gunung Jati, Desa Astana, Kecamatan Gunung Jati, Kabupaten Cirebon, Jawa BaratSunan Gunung Jati is known for his role in spreading Islam and developing the Cirebon Sultanate.

Names from Walisongo: list with meanings