Calling a non-Muslim by his name which means "lord of the world"

Q: The meaning of a Hindu boy's name is "lord of the world", is it allowed for me to take his name to talk about him with somebody? 

A: It is reprehensible to keep these types of names. Hence, you may refer to him or call him by his surname.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)