Names, Surnames & Titles

Q: I will have a daughter soon, insha-allah. I would like to know, is it allowed to name her "Menna-allah" or not? Menna means in arabic "gift".
 

Q: My son's name is Afnaan. But in Arabic, afnaan is a girl's name. So  I would like to know whether I can call him by the same name or should I change it. Kindly reply.

Q: When mentioning Maryam Alayhas salaam, Hajira Alayhas salaam etc should one give them the title of radiyallaho anha or Alayhas salaam?

Q: What is the meaning of the name zaakir?

Q: By Allah's grace I have been blessed with a baby boy about a month back and I am searching a good name for him. I would like to know the meaning of the following arabic words, please help.

1. Muawwiz

2. Munajid

3. Munajjid

4. Muajjid.

I have named him Mohammed already and one of these I plan to be his second name. Also I would be very grateful if you can send me the proper Arabic pronunciation.

Q: I need to know meaning of name "Mashaim or Mishaim" and its origin. I came to know that it's an Arabic name and its menaing is Fragrance.

Q: Are the following names suitable for muslim girls:

1. Muhammadah

2. Namaz

3. Fajr

4. Quran

5. Ayaat

6. Azaan

Q: Can one keep the name Akira for a girl? It seems to mean light and intelligence. Is that right?

Q:

1. There are names of Allah when we keep we are not required to add Abd before them. Eg, Haleem. Which names of Allah should we be adding Abd to?
2. Can we call people by nicknames? For eg, someone's called Hanzalah. Can we call them hanzu hanzli etc? What's the ruling regarding it.

Q: Can a person keep the name kibriyah?