Names, Surnames & Titles

Keeping the name "Anaya"

Q: We intend to name our baby girl Anaya or Anaiah. You are requested to let us know the meaning of this word in English and if it's an extract from Qura'an. Please also let us know that if this word has some historic or cultural back ground.

Changing one's name

Q:  I am 21 years old and currently going through a divorce. I also get ill quite a lot, usually migraines, bodyaches and fever. Someone suggested that I change my name. I want to clarify if this is the right thing to do.

The name "Tahreem"

Q: My name is Tehreem, and i am going to change it as it means forbidden in Arabic. Someone suggested Shifa and Mishal as new name for me. Could you please tell me the meaning of these names?