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Could you please give me the meaning and correct spelling of the names and is it appropriate and advisible to name a child this. Also the origin of the names would be appreciated.Niyaaz, Zaafir.

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Character & Morals

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Could you please give me the meaning and correct spelling of the names and is it appropriate and advisible to name a child this. Also the origin of the names would be appreciated.Niyaaz, Zaafir.

Answer

1. Niyaaz ? means hope, desire, humility, noble gift.

2. Zaafir means one who groans a lot. We suggest Zafar which means success.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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