Can we keep the name Ubaid or it necessarily has to be Ubaidullah only ?
Question
1) Can we keep the name Ubaid or it necessarily has to be Ubaidullah only ?
2) Whats the arabic meaning of name Ubaid, Huzaif and Zoha ?
3) Is Raahil an arabic name ? If yes whats the meaning of it ?
Answer
1. Complete name is Ubaydullah meaning the small slave of Allah.
2. Huzayfah – shortained, curtailed, etc. Huzayfa ibn Yamaan [radhiallaahu anhu] was a distinguished companion of Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] and had participated in the battle of Uhud. He was the confidante of Nabi [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam].
3. Zuha – unable to locate; Shamsduha is an Islamic name.
4. Raahil – one who travels. An Arabic name.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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