Names

Question #7303 – 09/01/2012

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AssalamuAlaikum Muftisaab hope you are keeping well, I would like to find out the proper pronunciation of the name Muaz or is it Muadth. Does Muaz and Muadth have the same meaning, my wife and I want to name our child after the great Sahabi. Jazakallah

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Muaaz = Name of a great Sahabi who participated in the battle of Badr and who was send as a governor of Yaman in the days of the prophet (S.A.W)

 

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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)

Question #7290 – 05/01/2012

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is the name zaynah or zaina permissable for a girl? What is the correct meaning?

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Zaina = Beautiful

Swahilli/Arabic origin.

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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)

Question #7277 – 02/01/2012

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Is Sabreen a name with a good meaning, and was it a Sahabiyas name?

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Sabreen = Long enduring.

Not a Sahabiyas name as far as i know.

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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)

Question #7346 – 26/01/2012

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assalamu-alaikum I am 8months pregnant and expecting a girl Insha-Allah. I would like to name her after the beloved daughter of Nabi SAW, Fatima RA. Please advise on the correct spelling thereof and whether it would be preferred to name her Fatima Zahra Shukran

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Faatimah Zahrah.

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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)

Question #7149 – 23/11/2011

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Assalamualaykum I'd like to find out about the Name Zahaan. My son is 5 years old and he has this name. I've heard that the name means intelligent. I'm querying this name because I've heard from someone recently that this name has no meaning. Is this true? Should I change his name?

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Has some origin to word meaning Intelligence.  Advisable to change.

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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)

Question #7146 – 23/11/2011

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slmz can Mufti Sb give me the correct spelling of the name Hafsa in english & arabic also a brief meaning

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"Hafsah" = The wife of Nabi (S.A.W), and Ummilmoominn, mother of the believers and the daughter of Hadhrat Umar (R.A.)

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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)

Question #7201 – 06/12/2011

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I am 8 months pregnant and my doctors says i'm having a boy (Allah willing). My husband and i really like the name Noah. we think that Nuh will be hard to pronounce, some people are of the opinion that because it refers to the same person it is permissible to use. What is your advice on this?

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Use the spelling and pronunciation of Nuh.

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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)

Question #7175 – 29/11/2011

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my unborn baby girl will be birth on 15 february-20 march 2012 which name i can keep for her its will be better for her future and for her life ?

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Keep the names of any of the wives of Nabi (S.A.W) or the female Sahabi (R.A.)

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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)

Question #7065 – 01/11/2011

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is the name raaina pronounced raina permissable, the meaning is beautiful princess

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Not permissible.

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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)

Question #7064 – 01/11/2011

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is it permissable to use the name sofia? It means beautiful

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Not permissible.

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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)

Question #6920 – 25/08/2011

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Asalamwalaykum, maaf me for troubling, I have 3 questions 1) With regards to the name Zaakirah ( ذاكرة ) what is the correct pronunciation for the name, should it be pronounced as Dhaakirah? 2) If its pronounced with a (dhaa) why is it written with a zaa in english? 3) Due to the importance of saying a persons name correctly, a non muslim will not pronounce the name as Dhaa they will it with a zaa how should this be prevented with the spelling in English?

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Spell it either Zaakirah/Dhaakirah and you are not responsible for the pronunciation of the non-Muslim.

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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)

Question #6835 – 04/08/2011

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Asalamwalaykum With Reference to Question 6757 Is the name Zhaakirah/Zaakirah the right spelling instead of Thaakirah? if so what is the the meaning of Zhaakirah/Zaakirah?

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Thaakirah = N/A Seek elsewhere

Zaakirah = One who constantly remembers and glorifies Allaah.

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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)

Question #6847 – 07/08/2011

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Assalaamualaikum Please give the meaning of Rummaanah with the correct spelling. Is it permissable and advisable for a girl.

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Rummanah = Pomegranate.

Yes

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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)

Question #6692 – 11/06/2011

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Question-What is the meaning of the name Ejaz ur Rahman and is it permissible to keep the name Ejaz ur Rahman,If its permissible what is the correct english and arabic spelling of the name ?

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Ejaz = Miracle; Astonishment.

Rahman = Attribute of Allaah, Most Merciful; Most Kind.

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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)

Question #6719 – 21/06/2011

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slmz respected moulana I would like to know the meaning of the following names for males: Unais Danyaal Saif Ali and for females Amani Zahera Afsha Lameez Tabassum Shukran , may Allah reward you

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Unais = Love, Affection

Danyall = Prophet

Saif = Sword; Saber.
Saifullaah was the title of Khaalid bin Waleed (R.A.) meaning 'Sword of Allaah'

Ali = Sublime; eminent; high; elevated; lofty.

Amani Swahili Origin = Harmony; Peace
Amani Arabic Origin = Desires; Aspirations; wishes.
Amani Persian Origin = Security; Trust.

Zaaiirah = Guest; Visitor.
Zaheerah = An Ally; an associate; a protector.
Zahara = Shining; Flower.

Afsha = Sprinkle (Origins Persian and Afghan)

Lameez/Lamees = Not advisable.

Tabassum = Smile; Happiness.

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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)

Question #6854 – 10/08/2011

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As salaam u alikum please could mufti enlighten me on the meanings of the followig as well as when these titles should be used? R.A A.R Hazrath Saheb Moulana Mufti Jazakallah

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R.A. = Radiallahu Anhu - used for Sahabah (R.A.)

A.R. = Allayhi Rahma - used for pious ones

Hazrat/Hadhrat/Hadrat = Title of Honour

Saheb/Sahib = Title of Honour

Moulana = One who has completed the 'Dars-e-Nizami' - 'Syllabus of Nizam'

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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)

Question #6806 – 25/07/2011

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As salaam mualiakum,I am pregnant after many years of trying to conceive. I use to read and still do read the dua of hadrat zakaria as,numerous times day. Therefore I am considering naming my son zakaria.is it a good name to keep? The significance of this name?

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Good name.

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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)

Question #6757 – 11/07/2011

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Asalamwalaykum, I found the name Thaakirah in one of the sahaaba books of names it says its means "the one who praies and glorifies Allah", I have not seen that name on any internet sites or common islamic books of names is that a vaild name?

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Thaakirah - N/A

Taahirah pure  chaste pious clean

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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)

Question #6623 – 03/05/2011

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assalamualaikum are the following names suitable for a muslim baby girl sofia nur al huda what are the correct spelling and meanings.

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1) Sofia = Not Muslim Name, Avoid.

2) Nur ul Huda = Light of the right directions/guidance of Allaah; Guidance of the light of Allaah.

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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)

Question #6579 – 03/04/2011

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As salaam Mufti Can you please give me the correct spelling of the name Zidane? Can you spell it as Zidan What is the meaning? Thanks

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Zidane = Gypsy. French origin

Old Arabic Variant:-
Zeidan = To Add; Abundance; Growth. Arabuc origin (zain, zaid, zayd)

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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)