Names, Surnames & Titles

Q: Is it permissible to name oneself "Al-Mahboob" intending to remind oneself and to proclaim the blessings of Allah (His love for one), without intending to boast or show off?

Q: Is it permissible to keep a girls name Hamnah and what does this word mean?

Q: My surname represents an Indian god. Is this permissible although I did not choose to have it, for example, my surname is Shiva or Vishnu. Should I change this or leave it even though our ancestors kept the name to honour these idols?

Q: I have selected a name for my daughter, "Mirha" (مرہا). Can you please explain the meaning of it with some reference?

Q: I read somewhere that Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (Rahimullah) said that it is the mother's right to name the child. Is this right?

Q: I want to keep my son's name Muhammad Subhan or Muhammad Arham or Muhammad Sarim. Please advise which name is suitable or suggest another name for him?

Q: Kindly advise me on a suitable Islamic name. At least 3 names for a baby girl and at least 3 names for a baby boy.

Q: Can I keep the name Teham for my son?

Q: I would like to name my daughter as Falaq. Is it permissible to keep this name for a girl?

Q:

1. My father's name is Abdul Hakeem. Can I give my baby boy the same name?

2. What is the meaning of Abdul Hakeem.