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I would like to know whats the meaning of my name SALMAN AKBAR and can i have AKBAR as a second name. I would also like to know about my fathers name PERVAIZ AKBAR.

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I would like to know whats the meaning of my name SALMAN AKBAR and can i have AKBAR as a second name. I would also like to know about my fathers name PERVAIZ AKBAR.

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Salmaan - derived from the Arabic word 'Salaamah' meaning one who enjoys great safety, security, peace etc.

Akbar- Superlative of the Arabic word 'Kabeer' meaning greatest, eldest, largest, etc.

Parwez- Persian word meaning fortunate, valuable, exhalted, refined, generous, etc.

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Mufti Bilaal Cassim
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