Names, Surnames & Titles

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

Q: Can I keep the name Noorul Mahdi for a baby boy?

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

Q: I want to name my son Muhammad Yoosha Zahran Chowdhury. Is there any problem with this name and are there any negative effects?

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: I got a baby boy and kept his name Muhammad Saym. Is this name suitable or not?

Q: Allah Ta'ala blessed me with a son and we decided on keeping the name Aarib. Kindly guide us regarding its meaning and other details.

Q: My son's name is Pehlaaj Adnan. I want to know the meaning of Pehlaaj. Can this name be used for a Muslim baby boy?

Q: I want to name my child Imaadul Haqq. Does this name contain shirk, please clarify.

Q: Between the mother and father, who's right is it to name the child?

Please advise as to how should we choose a name.