Asalaam, respected Mufti, What is the meaning of the name Hamza? Is it advisable to keep this name? Should it be spelt Hamzah or Hamza?
Hamzah = Lion; Name of the beloved uncle of the Holy prophet (S.A.W) whose appelation was Asadullah and asadu-Rasul meaning: 'Lion of Allaah' and 'Lion of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W)'
Yes
Hamzah is correct spelling
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is it permissable to name a boy mikaeel,also, is zaheer a good name and what does it mean
Yes
Often, manifest, apparent.
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AssalamuAlaykum Mufti Saheb. Is it permissible to keep Zulu names for Muslims? And If a Christian brother accepts Islam does he have to change his name? Jazakallah
1) No
2) Best to change
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As salaamu 'alaykum wa rahmatul-laahi wabarakatuhu mufti saab which name is most preferable to keep for a baby boy, ahmed or abu bakr? or is Muhammed the best name to keep from these two names?
Muhammad, Ahmad, Abu Bakr.
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assalamualaikum. what is the meaning of Imtiaz?
1) Imtiyaaz = Discernment; pre-eminence; distinction; preference
2) Imtiyaaz = Distinction;todistinguish; wisdom; intelligence; sense;
Depends on intention when named.
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As salaamu alaikum, Please can you give me the arabic spelling for the name Zia? I know that it means light from one of your previous questions. My mother is studying Arabic and she says that Zia spelt in a different way means attire or fashion. Please can you assist me with this as, if i do decide to name my baby Muhammad Zia, i would like to pronounce and spell it properly. Jazakallah.
Zia is correct
Zia = It's an Arabic name. This name means: Light; splendor.
Zia ضياء is an Arabic male name generally used by Muslims and other communities belonging to an Arabic background. In Arabic, it means light
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What does the name Muhammed Yaameen mean?
Yaameen = Blessed; Auspicious. Name
Muhammad = The name of the Last Prophet of Almighty Allaah
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Assalaamualaikum Mufti 1.) My wife's name is Quaanieta. I have been unable to find the meaning of this name in any book. Please can you give me the meaning. 2.) I have an aunty named Roxana. Is there such a name because we pronounce it as Rookshana. Jazakallah
The name found closest to Quaanieta is "Qaani'ah' (Meaning, Satisfied; contented) maybe it was confused.
Rukhsaanah (meaning, Name of a girl (persian).)
Spelt Roxana said Rukhsaanah is ok.
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As-salaamu-alaikum Is it true that a revert can keep his/her name as long as they are from the people of the book. what is the Masalla regarding names when a revert christian converts to Islam
Better to change the name
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My sons name is Azgar - People tell me his name means "small" Please let me know the meaning and is it neccessary for me to change his name
Although it means small, it is not nesessary to change
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Assalamu alaikum Mufti I have named my first daughter Maariyah. Can i name my second daughter Maryam? Are these two names from the same root with similar meaning? jazakallah
Yes
No
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Assalamualaikum, What do the names Layla & Farzanah mean? Jazakallah
Layla Born at night, dark beauty
Farzana Intelligent, wise, learned
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Assalaamualaikum what does the name "aneesah" mean?
Aneesa Close, intimate, friendly
Aneesah Generous, loyal
Aneezah She-Goat
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My name is Quraishia.I am 24years old but upto this date cannot find the meaning of my name anywhere... Please can you give me the meaning of and origin of my name...Jazakallah
Quraishi is the only one closest to that, that is a name that can be used, for boy only, the origin is Afghan
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What does the name "RAIEESA" mean?
Form of Ra'isa - Leadress Matron
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