Family, Women & Children · Subtopic
Names for Children
162 fatawa from 7 South African Darul Iftas on Names for Children, part of Family, Women & Children. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
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Names for Children fatawa — page 1 of 5
- Camperdown3 Jun 2026
Naming a Child Sufyaan
Asalamualaykum wrwb Can a person name their son Sufyaan? People are telling us that he was the last Sahabi ra to convert, and his granson was Yazid,…
Baba Abu Bakr - Camperdown13 May 2026
Fear of Mispronunciation of a Child’s Name
There’s a couple that can’t decide between the names E’saa and Adam . They fear people won’t pronounce the ع properly in E’saa because the meaning…
Baba Abu Bakr - Mufti Online29 Oct 2025
Using the name of Hazrat Khadeejah (radhiyallahu anha) to promote feminism
In regards to the fitna of feminism arising, many of our Muslim women have fallen for this wherein if you try to advise them that university and…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam7 May 2025
Should names be in the Arabic language?
Salam, Brother i would like to ask a small question which is having a impact on my family's. My wife has just given birth to a beautiful boy, She is…
Mahomed Yasser Iunus Hussen - Mufti Online3 Feb 2025
Keeping the name Uthmaan and name having an effect on the child
I wanted some information regarding naming my son Uthmaan after the Sahabah Uthmaan bin Affan (radhiyallahu anhu). We have heard a lot of good about…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam25 Nov 2024
Permissible names for a new-born.
Assalamualaikum Insha Allah we will be blessed with baby in few days. Please let us know if the below names are good to go with: Boy:Mohammed…
Abrar Habib - Mufti Online29 Aug 2024
Naming one's child Ibrahim Muhammad
I have been blessed with a baby boy. I want to name the baby Ibrahim Muhammad instead of Muhammad Ibrahim. Is it okay to name my son like this?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online6 Jul 2024
Keeping the names of angels for one's children
Can you name your child angel names?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 Jun 2024
Wife and child taking husband's surname
Can a woman take her husband's surname after marriage or does she have to keep her father's surname? Similarly, does a child have to adopt the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam25 Feb 2024
What is the status of keeping two names for a child?
Assalamualaikum wrwb Could you please assist in regarding naming my son 1. Can we call Mohammed Abdurrahman ul hasan 2. I noticed some people put…
Nadeem Moulana - Ask Imaam11 Feb 2024
Keeping names: Safūah, Sārah, Nūhā, Mahdī and Rayhān
If you could find out for us meanings of these names & also if it's advisable to keep. Safoorah , Sarah, Nuha, Mahdi and Reyhaan
Ikraam Elias Gangat - Ask Imaam8 Feb 2024
What is the best name for my daughter?
Assalam-u-alai-kum Mufti Sb, Alhumdulillah, i have been blessed with a second baby girl in this month of Rajab and wanted to name her with the best…
Hasan Ahmed Razzak - Ask Imaam5 Feb 2024
If we have a girl we both want to name her 'leia'
I have a question to ask regarding baby names. My wife and I going to have a baby. We are both big Star Wars fans. One of the main characters is…
Eshowe - Ask Imaam4 Dec 2023
The names Aliza, Ammarah, Liyana and Eliza. Are these suitable names?
Asalamualaikum We wanted to name our daughter one of these. We have heard that the meaning should be good , no matter whether it is arabic origin or…
Muhammad I.V Patel - Ask Imaam13 Oct 2023
Is Thaminah a good name?
Assalamu Alaikum Warahmathullahi Wabarakathuhu!! Dear Brother, Alhamthulliah, by Allah's grace , a girl baby was born for us on 10th March 2019. we…
Akhyar Uddin - Ask Imaam5 Oct 2023
Names Nabhaan, Naail and Na’eemah
Asak I would like to know tge meaning the origin of boy names nabhan and nael.. And also girl name naima. Kindly tell me the detailed meaning of…
Muajul I. Chowdhury - MJC5 Oct 2023
Authority of Name giving
It is preferable and desirable for both parents to collaborate and mutually decide on a name that pleases them both. Shura, or consultation, is a…
Mufti Abdurragmaan Khan - Azaadville26 Aug 2023
Choosing A Name For A Child
Please suggest which name can I keep for my son.
- Ask Imaam21 Aug 2023
I have kept my son's name as "Arsal" - Is this a good name?
Assalamualaikum, I have kept my son's name as "Arsal". All the Muslim baby name websites are showing its meaning as "The one who was sent", the word…
Mahmood Suliman - Azaadville18 Aug 2023
Changing The Surname Of An Adopted Child
We are in the process of adopting a little boy. Could we change his surname to ours once the legalities have gone through or do we keep him on his…
- Jamiat KZN4 Aug 2023
Wife Changing her Last Name after Marriage
Many Muslim women take their husband’s last name (surname) when they marry. I have heard different views on this; some say it is Haram and others…
[Mufti] Muhammad ibn Adam - Ask Imaam2 Aug 2023
Should I keep my daughter name “Manha” or “Minha”? Please, advise me.
I am in process of namin my dauter "Manha" but I am confused between the ARABIC QURANIC meaning between "Manha" and Minha". I chose "Manha" assuming…
Rabiul Islam - Ask Imaam27 May 2023
What is the meaning and spelling of the names Al Hannan and Al Mannan, do they have a link with Ismul a`zam?
1) Will you please explain the meanings of the following 2 names of Allah: Al Hannan and Al Mannan (I don't know if I spelled them correctly) Do…
Hussein Muhammad - Ask Imaam1 Mar 2023
Pronunciation of the name Uthman
As in my culture people can't pronounce all words correctly, I will of course educate people to pronounce it with a "tha". However, if people…
Mudassir Benish - Ask Imaam5 Feb 2023
Is it permissible to name a girl as Malaika?
Asslam-o-Alaikum I want to ask that, is it permissible to name Girls as Malaika. In some references I came to know that Malika name is referred to…
Rabiul Islam - Ask Imaam4 Feb 2023
Who will name the child?
Assalamu alaikum I have question of naming the Child Who has rights on Naming the child ?. Is it father or mother of the child?. If father and…
Ridwaan Ibn Khalid Esmail [Kasak] - Ask Imaam16 Nov 2022
We are expecting twin girls, could you please kindly advise us on what to name them?
We are expecting twin girls, could you please kindly advise us on what to name them? Jazakallahu khairan
Shakib Alam - Ask Imaam15 Nov 2022
Is Aryah or Aāriyah a suitable name for a girl?
Assalaamu Wa Alaikum, please kindly confirm if Aryah or Aariyah may be used for a baby girl and the meanings...
Akhyar Uddin - Ibn Masood9 Nov 2022
Who has a greater right to name the child?
What is correct way of naming a newborn child? Who has a greater right (mother or father)? Should there be Mashwera between the parents or, is the…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood5 Nov 2022
Female changing her surname after marriage
Please advise on the status of a girl changing her surname after marriage? Is it permissible or not?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ask Imaam23 Oct 2022
Can i take my adoptive parents’ surname?
As salamu alaykum beloved Shaykh, I am an orphan and I do not know who my parents are if they are alive or passed away. I was brought up by a loving…
Bilal Yusuf Pandor - Ask Imaam10 Oct 2022
Is it suitable to name one's daughter Zuhayrah?
Is it suitable to name one's daughter Zuhayrah?
Mohamed Ebrahim bin Ismail Abdullah - Mufti Online23 Jul 2022
Using the title Sayyid for a person who is not the family of Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam)
If someone is not a Sayyid by caste but puts the title Sayyid before his name, is it allowed in Islam?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online14 May 2022
Saying "rahmatullah alaih" for one's deceased parents
Should we say "rahmatullah alaih" with our deceased parents' names?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood26 Feb 2022
Who has a greater right to name the child?
Who, from the parents, has a greater right to name the child, the father or the mother?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Azaadville18 Nov 2021
The Right To Name A New-Born Child
Id like to know whose right it is to give a new born babies name?
- Ask Imaam18 Jun 2021
Names for Newborn
Assalam O Alikum Brother, Sorry for another email. I haven't received the reply for my first email. So, writing it again. My name is Amjad. I am…
Nisar Shaik - Ask Imaam17 Jan 2021
Can I name my daughter Tasmiyah?
How is the name Tasmiyah for a baby girl?
Hasan Ahmed Razzak - Ask Imaam16 Jan 2021
The name Amaan
Assalamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuhu I hope that you are well I know it must be a busy time with the virus around but if it is possible…
Muhammad Fayyaadh - Ask Imaam15 Dec 2020
Can I name my daughter Qurrah?
I recently been blessed with a daughter Alhamdulillah. Can I name my her Qurrah?
Hasan Ahmed Razzak
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