Names, Surnames & Titles

Q: What is the meaning of name Raania and Rumaisa. Are they Islamic names and good for girls?

Q: After marriage my wife's name has been changed (from fathers to husband's), is it allowed in islam or not?

Q: My husband and I are having our first child and we also wanted your advice regarding two other names we have chosen, Zahrah and Laila. Please advise the correct spelling and if these are acceptable names to keep for our soon to be baby girl?

Q: My husband and I are having our first child and we wanted your advice regarding a name we have chosen, Nuha. According to our understanding it means intelligence/wisdom. Please advise the correct spelling and if this is a good name to keep for our soon to be baby girl.

Q: Can we use Naqvi as the name or surname which is most frequently used by Shias?

Q: Shias mostly use lots of names from the Ahle Bait like Zahra, Zainab, Sakina, Ali, Husain, etc. What's wrong with us? Why don't we use these sweet and glorious name quite often?

Q: Is it okay to name a girl maham?

Q: Just wanted to enquire if the name Nabila is good name to keep for a baby girl?

Q: I reverted to Islam one year ago yet I didn't change my name in the certificate because I'm receiving scholarships with that old name. Is it permissible to receive that scholarship under a kuffar's identity?

Q: I want to name my son. He is born on Sunday 24-08-2014 at 12.51 AM. Please suggest to me some Good name according to his Date of birth and time.