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 I get the meaning of these girls names Nadra, Yaarah and Nadeen?
Q: Can someone keep the name Aamanar-Rasool?
Q: I wanted to know if one is allowed to name a child for which there is no Arabic meaning to the name? I thought of a name for my child "Marsha" and could not find the Arabic meaning. Am I allowed to keep this name?
Q: Kindly suggest some good names for my new born baby boy.
Q: I gave birth to a baby girl. So can I name her as Minahil in my baby's naming ceremony?
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?