Names, Surnames & Titles

Q: What are the Islamic Arabic and Urdu terms which are used to address one's father?

Q: Is it permissible for a woman to take her husbands name after marriage as her last name? for e.g "iqra" marries "amir" she mentions her name as "iqra amir"

Q: If you name a child "Husayn", how is it spelt in Arabic: الحسين or حسين. If it is spelt with ال, will it permissible to omit this in speech, i.e. calling him merely "Husayn" instead of "Al-Husayn"?

Q: My daughter's name is urooba meaning a woman who loves her husband the most. Masha Allah now she is 4 year and 8 months old, but she's always very angry. I am very concerned about her for her future for her martial life, how will she survive and control her anger in practical life. Please suggest any suitable Islamic name for her.

Q: I want to ask the meaning of the name Aaliyah and Aaliah. Can I keep this name for my daughter? Kindly respond because most of the people giving different opinions about that.

Q: What is the meaning of a Muslim girl's name - Gafieldah?

Q: My baby boy was born on the day of Arafaat during this years Hajj. So, can I name my baby as Arafaat? Please tell me as soon as possible.

Q: My daughter's name is Tasneem. I've been blessed with one more daughter, please suggest a name with 'T'.

Q: Please let me know whether the name 'Zaynah' (letters zay-ya-nun-ha ) for a girl is a good Islamic Muslim Arabic name with a good meaning. Please provide me with the meaning. Also, please share with me other good names beginning with the letter 'Z' for a baby girl. Jazakallahu khayr. Thank you so much.

Q: Is Edona a muslim name?