Names, Surnames & Titles

Q: Is Hayyaan حيان a good name for a boy? What does it mean?

Q: Who started to write raziyallahu anho and when? Did Prophet Mohammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) ever used this title with any Sahabi? And why do we pray to Allah when Sahaba are dead and their life test is over. Can we make Allah more happy with Sahaba by saying this?

Q: Can you please give me the proper and exact meaning of the names Yumna and Yahya.

Q: We are considering naming our baby daughter Liyana. Would this name be Islamically appropriate?

Q: I want to use name Abdullah for newborn. Is it ok considering the child will not be able to give adequate care to protect Allah's name in his books, school papers, etc. To avoid desecration during growing up years bound to be thrown around, is it better to use another name or is it allowed?

Q: I want to know the Arabic meaning of the name "Marsha" for a girl as I can't find it anywhere. Please provide me a relative or the accurate meaning to it I'll be very thankful.

Q: My daughters names are Aysel Ahmed and Aileen Ahmed. Is it Muslim names or should I change it?

Q: Mufti can you please give me the proper and exact meaning of the following names of boys and girls. I am expecting my second baby and I want to name the best and the most beautiful meaningful one. Please if you can also suggest which name would be best for a girl and which one for a boy. Ayyoob Yahya Yamaan Yumna Haya.

Q: I live in Toronto. I like the name MILAN which is Italian name I guess. But it's meaning is kind of pleasant gracious. My question is that can I give this name to my son. Muhammad Milan Yasir.

Q: Are the following boys names allowed in Islam and what do they mean, do they need to be changed if not allowed?

1. Muhammad Mustafa

2. Aayan