Girls Names

Q: I would like to know the meaning of the name Elaynaa and Liyaana. Which name is better to give a baby girl?

Q: We were blessed with a baby girl 21 days ago. The baby's father named her عبدة فاطمة ('Abdah Faatimah) as an Aalim in our localty told us that it mean "girl doing عبادة". A few days ago another Aalim told us that the meaning of عبدة is slave. Kindly tell us what the real meaning is.

Q: I have been blessed with a baby girla and I would like to name her Ayman. Is it an Arabic name and what is the correct meaning?

Q: Is the name Umiaza from the Arabic dictionary and is it ok to name a baby girl this name?

Q: I want to know the meaning of the name Mirhan for a baby girl?

Q: I would like to know if the name "Hayyat" is appropriate for a baby girl.

Q: Almighty Allah blessed me with a daughter. I named her Sarrinah Bilal. Is this name good for her?

Q: What is the meaning of the name Sanam? Is it ok for me to have this name? In my culture it means "Beloved" but someone told me in Quran it means "statue" or "Idol". Please advise.

Q: What does Sharmeen means? Is it a good name?

Q: I am blessed with a baby girl.

1. I would like to know what are the considerations to be kept in mind before naming the child according to shariyah.

2. Is a Arabic name a must? Is a quranic name a must?

3. Does date and time of birth pay any part in selecting a child's name? What effects does a name have on the child and his personality?

4. The name my wife and I like is ARYA which is non arabic and non Quranic. It means Nobel and lioness. Has its origin in Hebrew, Sanskrit and Italian. Have not heard any Muslim child in our part of world with this name.