Girls Names

Q: Does the name Nasreen have a bad meaning with bad luck?

Should I legally change my name, or is it fine to keep?

Q: I'd like to know the meaning of the names Zainub and Azraa.

Q: Can we name our newborn daughter "Kiswah" meaning Ghilaf e Kabah?

Q: Can you please let me know the meaning of the names Filza and Rumaysaa. For Rumaysaa I read in book that it is the name of a Sahaabiyah.

Q: What is the meaning of Maryam?

Q: Can you let me know if the baby names mentioned below are correct and what are their meanings:

1. Zayaan
2. Madeeha
3. Maliha
4. Maira
5. Mahirah

Q: What is the meaning of Rumaisah and is this a good name to keep? Some people say it has a bad meaning. What meaning will be taken if pronounced as rumay thaa with a ث or with a س and ah e.g. رميسا رميسة

Q: My daughter's name is Hajirah but we are confused as to what is the actual spelling of the name. Please let us know the correct spelling as in English and urdu. Also the meaning of the name. Some people suggested that you should not have kept this name as she would also face hardship like Hajirah (alaihas salaam). Also this is an old name. Kindly advise.

Q: We have named our daughter Aasiyah after the beautiful personality af Aasiyah (radhiyallahu anha). However, recently my grandmother called me to tell me that she heard a mufti on the radio saying that the name means sinner. I did a bit of research and did find a hadeeth in Muslim regarding the name 'Aasiyah, however it was spelled with an 'ain and our daughters name is spelled with an alif. Please give clarity on the matter as it is causing great stress.

Q: I would like to know regarding the name "Zunairah" - is it a Sahaabiyya's name ?