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Questions tagged [naming]

Giving a name to a new born or a new (muslim) name to convert

Questions about this would deal with giving a name to a new born or a new (Muslim) name to convert:

  • How to choose a name?
  • Which names would be inconvenient?
  • Which names would be acceptable or preferable?
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What is the female equivalent of the name "Abdullah"?

Abdullah is a pretty common for Muslim males which means 'Servant of Allah'. I'd like to know the female equivalent of it as I have not come across any females with a similar nomenclature.
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Changing my name upon conversion

I am considering converting to Islam, and I have a question. I understand that upon conversion you need to change your name if it expresses a concept that goes against Islam. My name is Ryan Bruhl, and according to some research I've done online the…
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Can we use "Noah" as a name for a baby?

My wife and I are due to have a baby in 7 weeks and have become keen on the name Noah as it will possibly keep me happy as I have Arabic roots and my wife is English. Is it ok to use the name Noah as a boys name? I have been told it is Hebrew and do…
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Can my son be named 'Rafay'?

Great information I got from this page About Islamic naming system. Further I want to know about my son name. His name is Rafay. Please tell me is it right from Islamic point of view to name a child with that name? I am confused . Hope Allah…
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Should I change my name as it is the name of an idol?

I heard: The names of the two hills As Safa and al-Marwa signify a stone, that is, an idol. Pagans ran between the two hills in order to touch and kiss Isaf and Naila. the idols, placed there as a means of acquiring luck and good fortune. -- Ibn…
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Is 'Ilana' a Muslim name?

Is 'Ilana إلانة' a Muslim name? It has origin in Hebrew. Is it proper for a Muslim? It's meaning is to soften, to make more gentle, to make more lenient.
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Naila is a right or wrong name for a girl

Is Naila a permissible name for a girl? Or is it impermissible to name a girl Naila?
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Naming someone "eternal" in Islam?

I am sure every Muslim believes that Allah(SWT) is the only eternal supreme Being. Given that, I have heard, from Muslim scholars, that it's not appropriate to give children names that might show similarity to the attributes of Allah. That said,…
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Is it permissible to name someone Ahmed Wali?

My name is Ahmed Weli and i am a muslim. recently someone said that my name is not right and i shouldn't be called Ahmed Weli because Weli is one of the names of allah, and said you should be called Abdi Weli instead of Ahmed Weli. So my question…
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Is Siavash an islamic name?

I named my baby after the Iranian prince Siavash but friends keep telling me that it's not a Muslim name and doesn't have a good meaning. Can you guide me on this?
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Meaning of aniya

Assalaam o Alaikum My daughter's name is aniya. From what we saw on the internet it meant concern and lovinh. But someone recently told us that it's meaning in arabic is prisoner. Can somebody help us with this? We are quite puzzled. Also aniya…
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Giving a secular name to a muslim

As far as I know, Muslims should have such names that people find them easily identifiable. In some countries - Muslims are given such a name that people find it difficult to perceive his/her religion. Sometimes, it becomes hard to recognize their…
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Naming a child Rasheed instead of Abdulrasheed

Can I name a child Rasheed instead of Abdulrasheed
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Is the name Mahdiya allowed for baby girl?

Kindly provide the meaning for Mahdiya and is the name of Mahdiya is allowed for baby girl in Islam?
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Is it necessary to use "Abdul" with the boy's name "Fatir"?

I have named my baby boy "Muhammad Fatir" (Fatir from Surah-e-Fatir). Some people asked to rename him to "Abdul Fatir", as it refers to a quality of Allah. Is it necessary to rename him "Abdul Fatir" or is the current name also good/right?
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