The name "Shasmeen"
Q: What does the name Shasmeen mean? Is it a good name to keep for a girl? Also I'm looking for a name for a boy that would not be mispronounced with regards to the correct tajweed pronunciation.
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.
Keeping the name Muhammed Sufyaan
Q:
- How is it to keep a childs name Muhammed Sufyaan? Muhammed because of our Beloved Rasool (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) and Sufyaan because of Abu Sufyaan (Radiyallahu Anhu).
- What is the meaning Sufyaan?
Changing one's surname
Q: I am not married. I would like to change my surname. Is this permissible?
Keeping the name Muhammad
Q: My cousin has a baby boy. She would like to keep the name Muhammad. Is it permissible to name a baby Muhammad without a name after that? If so, please can you let me know what name would be suitable to have after the name Muhammad?
Raniya and Sufia
Q: Is Rania and Sufia good Islamic names for a daughter?
The name "Rowhaan"
Q: Is Rowhaan a suitable name?
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?
The name "Arsheman"
Q: Can Arshemaan be the name of a muslim baby boy?