Is ‘Xavier’ a good Muslim boys name?
Question
We are expecting our 3rd son inshallah. Is Xavier a good Muslim boys name? I have looked online and it appears to have Arabic origins and is reported to mean bright. I would appreciate you guidance inshallah.
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
The name Xavier has a Christian origin in it.[1] Therefore, you should choose an alternative name, such as Abdullah or Abdur Rahman.
And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
Muntasir Zaman
Student Darul Iftaa
USA
Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xavier
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- Muntasir Zaman
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- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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