Names, Surnames & Titles

Q: I would like to ask if it is allowed in Islam to name a baby boy Mateen as it’s one of Allah Ta'ala's names.

Q: My son was born on 29th July 2017 between 8:00AM and 8:45 AM. I named him Mir Mohammad Ashar. But recently a Mufti told me to change his name as the name Ashar has no meaning, it means counting in Arabic.

Now I want to change my son name to Mir Mohammad Ebrahim. It is ok and permissible in Islam to change the name and what is the procedure to change.

Q: I have named my daughter Ashmira. I want to know the meaning and origin of this name.

Q: I would like to know the meaning of my name. My name is Savana. It was given by my uncle and my parents do not know the meaning.

Q: My daughter is 2 years old. Her name is Hooram Fatima. I just want to ask is this name ok for her. As she is not well and most of the time she catches the flu, fever, etc. 

Q: A man wants to change whole name of a woman he wants to marry because he does not like her name. Is it legal in Islam to change the whole name of a woman before nikah and write a new name on the nikaah papers?

Q: What is the meaning of the name Shayra? Is this a Muslim name? Is this the way you spell it or wrong? Is this name good? Can I keep it as my name?

Q: I was wondering if I can name my child Ahad without Abdul or do I need to name him Abdul Ahad?

Q: Is it permissible to name children with the names of angels?

Q: I would like to know the correct spelling and pronounciation of a name. Is it Natheem/Nazeem/Nazim, ناظيم /نظيم and the meaning of it.

Is it also allowed to to name a boy with it by adding Muhammad before the name?