Names, Surnames & Titles

Q: What is the meaning and origin of ‘Aathif’ and how to spell it and in which verse of the Quran is ‘aathif’ mentioned? If we pronounce it simply as aathif without tajweed will the meaning differ?

Q: I would like to know if the name Lamees for a baby girl would be Islamically appropriate. I have heard that it was the name of a Sahabiyyah but I just wanted confirmation before naming her. 

Q: My grandson was born on 17/3/2017, Friday 9.49 am. Please suggest a name for him.

Q: I would like to change my name so it matches with my little brothes name that is zainul aabideen. There are two spellings that I have found, can you tell me which one is correct riyazuddin or riyazuddeen?

Q: Can you give me the meaning of the name Rayyaan? Is it a good name to name a baby boy as Rayyan Ahmed?

Q: I want to ask the meanings of some baby girl names for my niece. The names are as follows:

Zimal

Ayana

Zaina

Anoosh

Zinya

Q: Is it appropriate for a girl to have the name Malik? I am aware that Malik is commonly used for boys. I have a relative who's name is Malik. She told me that her family named her Malik for Queen.

Q: Can you please give me the meaning of the name Umair. And how should it be pronounced. Its starting with ain. But if we pronounce with the sound of alif is it ok?

Q: Is this the correct spelling of the name (Daanyaal) and what would the actual meaning of the name be? 

Q: Please suggest a name for my grandson.