Names, Surnames & Titles

Q: I want to name my baby girl safwa? What does safwa mean?

Q: I like the name Arham for my son, however some people have pointed out that this name is associated with Allah Ta'ala and should not be given to a person. Please advise whether we should change his name to something different or is this an acceptable name in Shariah?

Q: I like to name my daughter Aaima Faatimah. I want to know if this name is correct and permissible?

Q: I am going to put my new born son's name as "Firaas Abdul Ahad" فیراس. Its complete meaning in English is "Perspicacious" or "a person having good understanding/insight" and Servant of one Allah. Is it okay to have this name?

Q: Allah blessed me with a baby boy. Could you please suggest a name for him.

Q: I would like to know what girls names are most virtuous to keep. I have 2 daughters Aaminah and Maryam. The 3rd I would also like to keep a prophets mothers name, any suggestions. What does Maseehah mean?

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

Q: I would like to name my baby daughter "Irhaa Maalika ارهاع مالكا. I would like to know the meaning of Irhaa and which Quranic surah and aayat explained its meaning. Also, I would like to know if it is permissible to give that name with Maalika.

Q: I have been blessed with a baby girl. I intend giving my daughters name one of the below:

1. Delisha Hafsah bint-e-feroz

2. Delisha Nebia bint-e-feroz 

Q: I kept my daughters name Inabia. I checked its meaning from the internet. It means "one who turn stowards Allah" and it is an Arabic word. When I asked the Arab people working with me on the ship, they said that they never heard this name and they don't know the meaning. Please explain whether this name is correct or should I change it.