Names, Surnames & Titles

The name Feroz and Feroza

Q: What does a boys name Feroz and girls name Feroza mean? I was told it's not permissible to keep a girls name Feroza and boys name Feroz,is this true? If yes will it be compulsory to change the name if the above names were kept and is it a sin if the names are not changed?

Non-Muslim changing his name

Q: My friend has recently reverted to Islam and the question has been asked if he has to change his name or he can keep his name?

Also, he is soon to be married, Insha Allah, to a Muslim girl... if it is permissible to keep his name, does it impact the performance of the nikkah in any way?... Can the nikkah continue as normal with just his non-Arabic name?

The name "Hanfa"

Q: We are expeting a baby in few days. I am a bit confused about the name. I searched in many muslims websites it shows the meaning of (HANFA) wife of prophet Ismail (Alayhis Salaam). I want to make sure the name HANFA is correct before calling my new baby. 

The meaning of "Naushaad"

Q: My son became Hafiz ul Quraan. At his jalsa the moulana said that he will tell him the meaning of his name on the next big day (his wedding day) because if he told it then his father will fight with them. My son's name is Naushaad. Please tell us what is the meaning of his name.