Boys Names

Q: Is it permissible to keep the name Raad for a baby boy. What is the meaning of Raad?

Q: Allah Subahanahu wa Ta'ala has 99 names. I would like to name soon to be child (if its boy) Maalik. But I heard never to put the names of Allah without adding Abd or Abdul first. So is it necessary to add Abd or Abdul before Malik? Because I also heard of names like Imam Maalik and Anas bin Maalik.

Q: I've 3 kids namely:

1. Hoor ul Ain

2. Hujjaj Khan

3. Ajmer Khan

Kindly advise if these names are suitable from an Islamic point of view or not. If not, kindly suggest other names.

Q: Can someone keep the name Aamanar-Rasool?

Q: Kindly suggest some good names for my new born baby boy.

Q: I am marrying a convert who is not obliged to change his name as his name does not mean anything that goes against Islam, however my family has requested he still have a Muslim name for the family and Muslim community for introductory purposes, also in case he willingly would like to change his name. That being said, is he able to have the name Mana/Maana /Manha/Maanah as a Muslim name? I have seen this name online as acceptable names but it is referred for both girls and boys depending on spelling. Please confirm which spelling is acceptable Islamically for a boy and the meaning of it.

Q: What is correct meaning of Rehan or Rayhan? Is it okay to to keep the name Rehan?

Q: In Islam can we name a boy as "Jibreel". Is it permissible?

Q: I’m going to have a son in June inshallah. My husband and I were researching on naming nomenclature. My husbands name is Mohammed Jaan Qureshi. We are thinking of naming our son - Isa Mohammed Qureshi. Can you please let me now if according to Islamic and Sunnah way, is it appropriate to name my son with this name. First name - Isa, Middle name - Mohammed, Last name as family name - Qureshi.

Q: Kindly tell me the correct meaning and pronunciation of "Ans ur Rahmaan" and "Anas ur Rahmaan".