Baby name books?

[Medievalist]

:salams

anyone recommend a good baby names book with arabic name (in arabic) plus english/urdu meaning?

Just been reading some website :shock: SOO many names. I already have my favourites but thought I'd buy her a book and see if there's a name we can agree what we both enthusiastic on.

[ImaanSeeker]

It's all about Abdullah, Abdur-Rahman, and Muhammad for me.

Or Amatullah, Mariam, and Yusra.

I already got it picked out.

[Sunflowers]

Assalaamu Alaykum,

I bought Islamic Names by Muhammad Imran Ashraf Usmani just recently. I like the book because alhamdulillah it has a section in the beginning about what to do after baby is born, (Tahneek, Aqeeqah, etc.) Then it has the names in English, Arabic and the meaning of it.

Wasalaam,

[Medievalist]

It's all about Abdullah, Abdur-Rahman, and Muhammad for me.

Or Amatullah, Mariam, and Yusra.

I already got it picked out.

Before I was married so did I :rotfl:

But then you realise that there's the small matter of the wife's opinion aswell :smack:

[Medievalist]

Assalaamu Alaykum,

I bought Islamic Names by Muhammad Imran Ashraf Usmani just recently. I like the book because alhamdulillah it has a section in the beginning about what to do after baby is born, (Tahneek, Aqeeqah, etc.) Then it has the names in English, Arabic and the meaning of it.

Wasalaam,

:up:

[GuCcI]

Before I was married so did I :rotfl:

But then you realise that there's the small matter of the wife's opinion aswell :smack:

small matter? i bet shes dominating the name picking :p

[Ebony]

You mean you're not going to leave the naming of the kid up to your father? How very non MP of you Medi :p

[Umm 'Umarah]

there is a book called Muslim baby names by anjum nishat i think that contains the urdu meaning aswell.

[hanaa_al_muminah]

how about: ilyas,ishaq,hamza, ahmad,mohammad,abdelrahman, naseeb,ameen.??????????:up:

for girls: kadijah,aisha,maryam,aziza,ameena,ameera,imtithal( obedience), :up:

[Medievalist]

small matter? i bet shes dominating the name picking :p

she isn't really. I know that I can pick whatever name I want and she wont say anything - just it;d be nice to have a name we both like innit.

You mean you're not going to leave the naming of the kid up to your father? How very non MP of you Medi :p

doubt it. might ask my mum but then the names my mum likes are not to my taste so much.

there is a book called Muslim baby names by anjum nishat i think that contains the urdu meaning aswell.

website or any stores what sell it?

how about: ilyas,ishaq,hamza, ahmad,mohammad,abdelrahman, naseeb,ameen.??????????:up:

for girls: kadijah,aisha,maryam,aziza,ameena,ameera,imtithal( obedience), :up:

:jkk: for da suggestions

Personally I think I've convinced her that if its a girl then Aisha Banno (Aisha Princess/Lady).

[parwaaz]

med oh no not BANO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!heard enough of it amongst pakistani girls.its very "paindu" type of surname.

[Medievalist]

med oh no not BANO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!heard enough of it amongst pakistani girls.its very "paindu" type of surname.

Thats offensive. You dont hear bano so much in uk - its normally bibi, begum, bi or now and then khatoon. But Bano is classic :inlove:

And my nani's name ended with bano so I love it.

[Zesty]

Abdullah :inlove: Khadijha and Sara :o

I know a few people whose name ends in "banu" they would kill me if i use it :D

[parwaaz]

sorry med, i apologise if its offensive.

its still paindu, girls from the "garahn" have that surname( and thats the most
paindu-est of all garahns)!!!!!!!

what does bano actually mean.and is it arabic?

[Medievalist]

sorry med, i apologise if its offensive.

its still paindu, girls from the "garahn" have that surname( and thats the most
paindu-est of all garahns)!!!!!!!

what does bano actually mean.and is it arabic?

means princess/lady.

I think its farsi but unsure.

[sjk]

TASMIYA: Naming Your Newborn

This article is based on answers by prominent scholars like, Shaikh Muhammad Ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen (Majmoo Fataawa wa Rasa'il Fadeelat), Shaykh Bakr Abu Zayd (Mu'jam al-Manaahi al-Lafziyyah), Shaykh Abd al-Aziz Ibn Abdullah Ibn Baaz (Kitaab Majmoo Fataawa wa Maqaalaat Mutanawwi'ah li Samaahat), Shaikh Muhammad S. Al-Munajjad and others.

Do names effect the child's character?
Names do not have any effect on the child's character or personality, except that the meaning of the name would inspire him, when he grows old enough to understand its meaning and indication. A good and pleasant name would motivate the person to do good acts and inspire him strength and honor, since he is repeatedly called by it.
For example, if the child is named 'Abdullah' meaning 'a slave of Allah'; his name will make him realize and keep him aware of his servitude to Allah. He will understand his true role and the purpose of life. Likewise, if he is named after the Khalifah Uthmaan Ibn Affan; the character, qualities and actions of Uthmaan Ibn Affan (radhiyallahu anhu) would influence him. It might even lead him to perform actions, which befit his name and prevent those, which conflict its character. Similar is the case with unpleasant names, which denote bad qualities and actions. A bad name might even provoke the person to do evil!!
Before you decide a name for your child, it is good to consider some important details. Know that the name, which you decide for your child will stay with him all through his life, therefore the name you choose should not embarrass or humiliate his personality.
You should bear in mind the different stages of life and give him a name which would sound good as a child, a youth, an adult, a father, etc. and how it would suit the father to be called as, 'Abu foolan' meaning, 'Father of so and so.' Because a name which causes embarrassment or discomfort might be a cause of bad feelings of the child towards his parents.

When should the child be named?
Allah's Messenger (sallallahu alaihe wa-sallam) said: "Every child is held in pledge for his Aqeeqah which is sacrificed for him on his seventh day, and he is named on it and his head is shaved." [(Saheeh) by Shaikh al-Albanee (1165) Abu Dawood (vol: 2, no: 2831) and others]
Another narration in this aspect is related by Anas (radhiallahu anhu), who said: 'Allah's Messenger (sallallahu alaihe wa-sallam) said: "A boy was born to me this night and I have given him the name of my forefather Ibraheem." [Saheeh Muslim (4/ 5733)]
In light of these Ahaadeeth we understand that the child can be named on the first day of his birth or it can be delayed until the seventh day. However, what is recommended is to name the child on the seventh day, as such is related in the saying of Allah's Messenger r. Regarding the Hadeeth which mentions the Prophet's practice is taken as an evidence to prove that the child can be named before the seventh day.
Who should name the child?
It is the right of the father to choose and name the child because the child will be ascribed and attributed to him (so and so, son/daughter of so and so). But it is Mustahabb (recommended) for the father to consult and involve his wife in the decision. It is also permissible to allow the grandparents or someone else to name the child, since this is also confirmed in the Sunnah.
Anas Ibn Malik (radhiallahu anhu) narrates in a long Hadeeth that Allah's Messenger (sallallahu alaihe wa-sallam) named the son of Abu Talha, he said: "…The Prophet took a date, chewed it, took some of it out of his mouth, put it into the child's mouth and did Tahnik for him with that, and named him Abdullah." [Saheeh al-Bukharee (7/379)]
Allah's Messenger (sallallahu alaihe wa-sallam) also named his grandchildren; the children of Fatimah. [Reported by Imaam al-Bukharee in Adaab al-Mufrad. Saheeh according to al-Haafidh al-Isaabah (4/450)]

RECOMMENDED NAMES (MUSTAHABB)
1. Names that indicate servitude to Allah
A name with the first word Abd (slave) followed by any Name of Allah (which is established in the Qur'aan and the Sunnah) This indicates servitude to Allah, for e.g. Abd al-Ilaah means 'slave of the One True Lord' Abd al-Ghafoor, Abd al-Lateef, Abd al-Azeez, Abd al-Raheem, Abd al-Malik, etc. However, the best names in this category is 'Abd-Allaah' (the slave of Allah) and 'Abd al-Rahmaan' (the slave of the Rahmaan) as it was reported that the Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa-sallam) said: "The most beloved of names to Allaa are 'Abd-Allah and 'Abd al-Rahmaan." [Saheeh Muslim (1398)]

It is forbidden to use a name which is not known to be from the Perfect Names of Allah , like Abd al-Mawjood (the slave of the Present One), Abd al-Sattar, etc. This is because Allah's Names cannot be confirmed without an authentic text from the Qur'aan or the Sunnah. By doing so, we would end up giving Names to Allah, which are not affirmed for Him.
Note: It is Makrooh to use any word with the name of Allah except 'Abd', like 'Rahmat Allah' (the Blessings of Allah).

2. Names of Prophets and Messengers
The second priority is given to the names of the Prophets and Messenger. Amongst them, first comes the name of our Messenger, Muhammad (sallallahu alaihe wa-sallam). (Ahmad is also one of his names).
Allah's Messenger (sallallahu alaihe wa-sallam) said: "You may name with my name." [Saheeh al-Bukharee (8/206) and Saheeh Muslim (3/53254)]

Then next are the 'Messengers of strong will' [Soorah al-Ahqaaf (46): 35] namely, Ibraheem, Moosa, Eesa and Nooh, then the rest of the Prophets (alaihim as-salaam).
Allah's Messenger (sallallahu alaihe wa-sallam) himself followed this principle and named his son after Ibraheem (alaihis-salaam), he said: "A son was born to me this night and I called him after my forefather, Ibraheem." [Saheeh Muslim (4/5733)]

3. Names of righteous slaves of Allah
The Sahabah (the Companions of Allah's Messenger (sallallahu alaihe wa-sallam)), the Shuhadah (Martyrs) and the Ulama (Scholars). Above all are the Sahabah (radhiyallahu anhu); it is Mustahabb (preferable) to name after them, hoping to follow their example, attaining righteousness and high status.
4. Any good name
The last category suggests those good names, which have a good and pleasant meaning, and are easily pronounced. Examples of such names are Khalid, Usaamah and for girls are Sarah, Su'ad, etc.
FORBIDDEN NAMES (HARAAM)
This category includes Haraam names; therefore anyone who has any of these names is obliged to change it

1. Names indicating servitude to other than Allah.
Islam forbids worshiping anyone or anything other than Allah, therefore any name, which shows any servitude to anybody except Him must be avoided, whether it be Prophets, Angels or a leader, like Abd al-Rasool (slave of the Messenger), Abd an-Nabi (slave of the Prophet), or Abd Al-Ameer (slave of the prince).
The great Sahabee (Companion of Allah's Messenger (sallallahu alaihe wa-sallam)), Abd al-Rahmaan Ibn Awf (radhiallahu anhu) said: "My name was Abd Amr - or according to one report, Abd al-Ka'bah and when I became Muslim, the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa-sallam) called me 'Abd al-Rahmaan." [Narrated by al-Haakim (3/306)]
Also, Haani' Ibn Yazeed (radhiallahu anhu) said: "A delegation came to the Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa-sallam) and he heard them calling someone 'Abd al-Hajar (slave of the stone). He asked him: 'What is your name?" and he said, 'Abd al-Hajar.' He said, "No, you are Abd-Allaah (the slave of Allah).'" [See Al-Mawsoo'ah al-Fiqhiyyah (11/335)]
It is mentioned in Kashshaaf al-Qinaa': "They (the scholars) agreed that every name which implies enslavement to anything other than Allaah is forbidden (Haraam), such as 'Abd al-'Uzza, 'Abd 'Amr, 'Abd 'Ali, 'Abd al-Ka'bah, and any other similar names, such as 'Abd al-Nabi (slave of the Prophet), 'Abd al-Husayn, 'Abd al-Maseeh (slave of the Messiah)." [Haashiyat Ibn Aabideen 5/268; Mughni al-Muhtaaj, 4/295; Tuhfat al-Muhtaaj, 10/373; Kashshaaf al-Qinaa', 3/27]

2. Names befitting Allah Alone
According to the consensus of the scholars names which are particular to Allah alone are Haraam to be used, like al-Quddoos (the Most Holy), al-Khaliq (the Creator), al-Raaziq (the Provider), al-Rabb (the Lord), al-Rahmaan (the Most Merciful), etc.,
Also names, which are Attributes of Allah alone, like Malik al-Mulook (King of kings), al-Qaahir (the Subduer), etc. because Allah says: "Do you know of any who is similar to Him?" [Soorah Maryam (19): 65]
The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa-sallam) said: 'The most despised name with Allah on the Day of Resurrection will be a man called Malik al-Mulook." [Saheeh al-Bukharee]
According to a report in Saheeh Muslim, he (sallallahu alaihe wa-sallam) said: "The man who will be most deserving of Allah's anger and most evil on the Day of Resurrection will be a man who was called Malik al-Amlaak. There is no King except Allah."
It is also forbidden to use names, which befit no one except the Prophet, such as Rahmat lil-Alameen (Mercy for the world), Sayyid Walad Adam (master of the sons of Adam), Sayyid al-Naas (master of mankind), Sayyid al-Kull (master of all)etc. because these names befit no one except him.

3 . Names, which exclusively belong to the Kuffar
Foreign names, which have no basis in the Arabic and are particular to the Kuffar and other names, which denote religions of Kufr are all forbidden. Such is because these names cause imitating the Kuffar and might sooner or later create a feeling of closeness and love for them.
The temptation to use such names is very strong in our time, but this is a big sin and a sign of humiliation and defeat - It is imitating the Kuffar. If taking their names is due to whims and desires, then no doubt, it is a major sin.
And the person should be reminded the Hadeeth of Allah's Messenger (sallallahu alaihe wa-sallam) said: "He who imitates a people is one of them." [Saheeh al-Bukharee] and if using such names is because one actually believes that these names are better than the Muslim names, then this will take him away from Islam!
In either case, the person who has done this must hasten to repent. (changing the name is a condition of repentance)
4. Names of Idols and false gods are all Haraam.

UNDESIRED NAMES (MAKROOH)

The following types of names are Makrooh meaning undesired, if somebody has one of them, he should change it. But if it is difficult for him to do so, then he is not obliged.
(a) Names, which are too soft, charming or have provocative meaning, especially for the girls, like Ghaadah (delicate young woman), Huyaam (one passionately in love), Shaadiyah (female singer), etc.
(b) Names of immoral people, such as singers and actors. This is a sign of foolishness and lack of pride in one's faith, which is often seen when a particular show or a movie becomes famous, people compete with one another to name their newborns after these women and actors.
If these people have names carrying good meanings, then it is permissible to use them, but not in their imitation but for the good meaning!
(c) Names, which convey any kind of sin or refer to sinners and tyrants, like 'Saariq' (thief) or 'Zaalim' (wrongdoer), Fir'awn, Haamaan, Qaroon, etc. It is also forbidden to use names of devils (shayaateen), such as Khanzab, al-Walhaan, al-A'war and al-Ajda'
(d) Names of animals, which are well known for their undesirable characteristics, such as al-Himaar (donkey), al-Kalb (dog), al-Qird (monkey), etc.
In the previous times, the Arabs would call their children by names of animals but it was only because of the good qualities found in those animals, and this was the desired meaning. So, when they used the name Kalb (dog), it was because of the dog's alertness and ability to work hard; when they used the name Himaar (donkey), it was because of the donkey's patience and forbearance, and so on…
(e) Names with ugly and undesirable meaning, which might sound odd and provoke others to make fun of the person and cause him embarrassment, like 'Harb' (war), Sahaam (summer heat). Using such names is against the teachings of the Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa-sallam), who taught us to use beautiful names,
he (sallallahu alaihe wa-sallam) said: "On the day of Resurrection you will be called by your names and your fathers names, so make your names good." [Musnad Ahmad (5/194).
It's isnaad is declared 'Hasan' (good) by Imaam an-Nawawi and Ibn al-Qayyim. However, it was declared weak by Shaikh al-Albanee and others]
(f) Any name, which is added to the word 'Deen' or 'Islam' (i.e., names which appear in idaafah genitive construction with these words) such as Noor al-Deen (light of the religion), Shams al-Deen (sun of the religion), Sayf al-Islam (Sword of Islam), Imaam ad-Deen (Imaam of the Religion), etc. because of the great status attached to these two words and also because such names give a person more than what he deserves. Therefore, some scholars ruled it Haraam, while majority say it is Makrooh.

This practice of using the words 'Deen' and 'Islam' along with one's name was started with giving such titles to learned men. Later people started using them as first names.
Shaikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah) was known as 'Taqiy al-Deen' (piety of the religion), he disliked it and he would say: "But my family gave me this nickname and it became well-known." Similarly, Imaam an-Nawawi (rahimahullah) disliked his nickname 'Muhiy al-Deen' (reviver of the religion).

(g) Names of Angels - It is disliked to use the names of Angels, particularly for girls because it implies imitation of the Mushrikeen, who considered Angels as daughters of Allaah. (Na'aodhu billah).
(h) Names of Qur'aanic Soorahs, such as Ta-Ha and Yaa-Seen because these words are al-Huroof al-Muqatta'ah (letters which appear at the beginning of some Soorahs and their meaning is known to Allaah Alone)
[See Tuhfat al-Mawdood by Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullah), p 109] (The notion that Ya-Seen and Ta-Ha are names of the Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa-sallam) is false.)

[MG]

aslaam alaikum


i havent read all the thread so forgive me, if its a boy, would be great to name him one of the following names:


Yusuf

Muhammad

Zakarriya :inlove: (my fave)

Ibrahim

[Medievalist]

:jkk:

Zakariyyah is my nefews name.

[seven]

fazaile amaal/ hayatus sahaba > loadsa names in there :up:

[.: Anna :.]

anyone wanna suggest ne boys names? :p
we picked one now i gone off it n plus i dnt like the way my fam prnounce it (kind of wrong :smack: i think it would get annoying) i do like some names, but husband doesnt like them soo much. difficult to find something we both really like and that my parents, bros sis granny etc can say without mashing it

[seven]

adam? zayd? nice and esy for your folkes :p

usamah... everyone has had practise saying that name :D

[.: Anna :.]

adam? zayd? nice and esy for your folkes :p

usamah... everyone has had practise saying that name :D

Adam sounds too English, Baba doesnt like ones like that.. he wont even go for Zakariyya (And i quite like Zakariyya.. but he says ppl will call Zak).
I like Zayd.. actually the one we were thinking was Ziyad, it doesnt seem easy to mash up the pronounciation.. but yes my mum etc somehow managed it! :(
Osama i love that name :inlove: but I just think its gna get funny looks?

[Medievalist]

Well you've probably heard ALL the Abdul names - I like Abdul Qahhar, AbdusSalam, AbdurRahman.

But if you wanted short names:

Muawiyah :inlove:
Affan
Safwan
Sufyan

[Zesty]

Medi- go with AbdurRahman :o

[.: Anna :.]

Well you've probably heard ALL the Abdul names - I like Abdul Qahhar, AbdusSalam, AbdurRahman.

But if you wanted short names:

Muawiyah :inlove:
Affan
Safwan
Sufyan

yeah i like those i just dont like people who shorten it to Abdul because they cant say it cos or cos they are lazy or i dnt know what
jazakallah khayr for suggestions:up:

[Saudi Prince]

Sara

You got my favourite name! In fact it is.........:)

[Medievalist]

Medi- go with AbdurRahman :o

yes. ** erm hello, Im Med and this is my daughter, AbdurRahman**

roll eyes:torture:

[Saudi Prince]

anyone wanna suggest ne boys names? :p
we picked one now i gone off it n plus i dnt like the way my fam prnounce it (kind of wrong :smack: i think it would get annoying) i do like some names, but husband doesnt like them soo much. difficult to find something we both really like and that my parents, bros sis granny etc can say without mashing it

Basil.

[.: Anna :.]

Basil.already got one in the family, thats the other problem alot of the names are taken.. doesnt matter so much if the people are older but our basil is still a kid so will be around the same age :s

[Zesty]

yes. ** erm hello, Im Med and this is my daughter, AbdurRahman**

roll eyes:torture:

:eek: you know youre having a baby girl!?!? :inlove: yaaayyyy mashaAllah mashaAllah!!!!!!!!!!!
Well i didnt know that did i :embar: not my fault!

Saudi- yes i love the names Khadijha and Sara- ive decided, if i have a girl first inshaAllah i will name her Sara :inlove:

[Medievalist]

:eek: you know youre having a baby girl!?!? :inlove: yaaayyyy mashaAllah mashaAllah!!!!!!!!!!!
Well i didnt know that did i :embar: not my fault!

Saudi- yes i love the names Khadijha and Sara- ive decided, if i have a girl first inshaAllah i will name her Sara :inlove:

:smack:

no dont know if its a boy or girl. I was just saying - you saying it with such force choose AbdurRahman. t

[Zesty]

:smack:

no dont know if its a boy or girl. I was just saying - you saying it with such force choose AbdurRahman. t

:rotfl: OH :embar: i think your wife is gona have a baby girl :o just a feeling like!
Nnooo i just meant that if its a boy then you should go for AbdurRahman! Cos Abdullah and Abdur Rahman are the most beloved names :inlove: and im havign Abdullah so you cant have that! :hidban:

[Medievalist]

:rotfl: OH :embar: i think your wife is gona have a baby girl :o just a feeling like!
Nnooo i just meant that if its a boy then you should go for AbdurRahman! Cos Abdullah and Abdur Rahman are the most beloved names :inlove: and im havign Abdullah so you cant have that! :hidban:

shub shub bola kar! :torture:

I dont actually like Abdullah name so much. The meaning is obviously excellent but dunno - pretty much decided that if its a boy then Muhammad something Qureyshi. something being either the name she wants (Sayfullah) or a name my mother likes. But he'll go by da name Muhammad. inshaALLAH.

and daughter is already Aisha Bano - no questions or debates being courted on that front, thank u.

[Saudi Prince]

already got one in the family, thats the other problem alot of the names are taken.. doesnt matter so much if the people are older but our basil is still a kid so will be around the same age :s

جسار Jasaar
ريان Rayyan
ليث Laith (i.e lion)
تميم Tamim
حاتم Hatem (a name of an extremely genorous Arab man. Even the prophet SAAW admired him.)
مروان Marwan
اصيل Aseel (of rare quality.)
طلال Talal
يـزن Yazen
حسام Husam
ساري Sari
مطر Matar (rain)
سيف Saif (sword)
اياد Iyad
باسم Basem (smiling)
إلياس Ilyas
وسام Wisam (sash)

[Zesty]

shub shub bola kar! :torture:

I dont actually like Abdullah name so much. The meaning is obviously excellent but dunno - pretty much decided that if its a boy then Muhammad something Qureyshi. something being either the name she wants (Sayfullah) or a name my mother likes. But he'll go by da name Muhammad. inshaALLAH.

and daughter is already Aisha Bano - no questions or debates being courted on that front, thank u.

:rotfl: :rubeyes: whaaaa... that is shub!

Thats fine then, cos i absolutely :inlove: it :D
Pease please make people say the full name! :smack: so many times i have seen people have the name Muhammed followed by something else and people shorten it! Like my nephew- his name is Muhammed Uzair. He has now become Uzair or Uzzy! (Yes yes im guilty too- but thats why im not keen on double names)>.
Saifullah is beautiful! Another one i love.

Aisha Bano :hidban: its nice mashaAllah

[.: Anna :.]

:jkk: saudi prince

[Cristiana]

As I explained to my husband, I can't use an "Abdul-..." name (although some are absolutely wonderful) because when - in perfect Mediterranean/Arab tradition - I'll open the window and yell down to my children to stop playing in the street and come to dinner (:D ) it would take too long!...

I'll suggest just 2 cos I could go on forever: Hasan or Haleema :up: (and obviously Yusef = see avatar)

[niqaabi_muslima]

salaams....If i have a baby boy insha'Allah i will name him either mujahid, ishmael, isa or saleh :)

The girl names i like are khadija, ayesha, ruqqayah , tayybah n fatima!

[dhakiyya]

As I explained to my husband, I can't use an "Abdul-..." name (although some are absolutely wonderful) because when - in perfect Mediterranean/Arab tradition - I'll open the window and yell down to my children to stop playing in the street and come to dinner (:D ) it would take too long!...

I'll suggest just 2 cos I could go on forever: Hasan or Haleema :up: (and obviously Yusef = see avatar)

Also if you give a kid an Abdu/Abdul name in the UK/USA and send them to school with the non Muslims they'll be called "Abdul" and everyone will think Rahman, Aziz etc is their middle name :rolleyes: "Hey Abdul!" :banghead:

[dhakiyya]

Basil.


English people will pronounce it like the herb and think you named your kid after Basil Fawlty :smack:

It is a nice name though mashaAllah.

I think Jihad is a nice name mashaAllah :hidban:

[.: Anna :.]

English people will pronounce it like the herb and think you named your kid after Basil Fawlty :smack:

It is a nice name though mashaAllah.

I think Jihad is a nice name mashaAllah :hidban:yeh Jihad and Mujahid is a nice name :D

[Medievalist]

Its so hard deciding on a name. For a time you choose one, then someone comes and suggests another. and you're like arghhhh

OK - some advice. I dunno whether to have my first name as kids surname (my surname is my dads first name, my dads surname is his dads first name) or to have our clan/caste as surname.

And names - I already said I want him to be named Muhammad, but then want a middle name aswell. We were kinda set on Ibraheem, then my mum goes its too long - so they were thinking of Qasim (again) or something short like this. Then when I said I dont mind what the middle name is so long as you call him Muhammad, by my mum goes just call him Muhammad then. And then Im like well other sons will be Muhammad aswell and have a middle name, so unfair on first not to have a middle name.


Then I thought Muhammad Mu'awiyah. hmmm.

[Kasim2k7]

I wanted to name my baby Arif. I like that name

[.: Anna :.]

Its so hard deciding on a name. For a time you choose one, then someone comes and suggests another. and you're like arghhhh

OK - some advice. I dunno whether to have my first name as kids surname (my surname is my dads first name, my dads surname is his dads first name) or to have our clan/caste as surname.

And names - I already said I want him to be named Muhammad, but then want a middle name aswell. We were kinda set on Ibraheem, then my mum goes its too long - so they were thinking of Qasim (again) or something short like this. Then when I said I dont mind what the middle name is so long as you call him Muhammad, by my mum goes just call him Muhammad then. And then Im like well other sons will be Muhammad aswell and have a middle name, so unfair on first not to have a middle name.


Then I thought Muhammad Mu'awiyah. hmmm.

about the unfair part... my husbands name is just mohammed, and the rest of them have all a middle name which they go by, and he doesn't but he never felt bothered by that he thinks his name is the best one

[Medievalist]

about the unfair part... my husbands name is just mohammed, and the rest of them have all a middle name which they go by, and he doesn't but he never felt bothered by that he thinks his name is the best one

Then that raises another issue. Muhammad and then my first name - just sounds REALLY weird. Cos sometimes if people dont know my proper name they call me Muhammad **** - just sounds weird cos people will say his name is the same as mine.lol.


chalo we'll see.

[muslimma]

maybe you shouold leave the name until you see the baby :up:

you may have a Eureka moment...:idea:

[Medievalist]

yeh - thats what I just said to them. I'd wanna leave the middle name to my mum, but they come out with some really silly names :smack:

[Kasim2k7]

My second child will be named after my great grandfather - Peer Bhaksh. Good name

[.: hayat :.]

:salams

anyone recommend a good baby names book with arabic name (in arabic) plus english/urdu meaning?

Just been reading some website :shock: SOO many names. I already have my favourites but thought I'd buy her a book and see if there's a name we can agree what we both enthusiastic on.

2 books too cheap,,,frm uk online shop,,,i already got 3 orders frm them n they r serious n have good stuff hamdulillah,,,i received orders in 3 days frm uk to europe,,,now depends where u live,,,
http://www.muslimbase.com/index.php?cPath=193&Znid=hftraj1rulaq9js5eq2129o0o3



btw,,,i think u need a boy name if i understood right,,,i like Ahmed and Salim as names,,,

[.: Anna :.]

hayat i got one of those, the one on the righthand side of the page :up:

[.: hayat :.]

hayat i got one of those, the one on the righthand side of the page :up:
mashallah that one i thought to buy too n i wanted to recommend the same to bro medievalist,,,but i forgot to mentionnn:D

[urban_rose]

we had a really good one, just the right sort of names and stuff...but people kept borrowing it and it just never came back one day :(

[imported_MMS]

isit the muslim directory that has a longggg list of names and their meaning in it?? :scratch:

[.: Anna :.]

muslim directory has got list, but not long tho

[Norton360]

How about Ihsan or Mi'kael Medevilist?

[Norton360]

Ihsan means perfection or excellence.

Mi'kael means provider.

:D

[muslimma]

yeh - thats what I just said to them. I'd wanna leave the middle name to my mum, but they come out with some really silly names :smack:

lools atleast it wud be unique :p :outta:

Ihsan means perfection or excellence.

Mi'kael means provider.

:D

or i thought mikhael would mean angel...:scratch:

[Medievalist]

When I say some silly names I mean like Rohit, Ronaq, Karan :smack:

[muslimma]

When I say some silly names I mean like Rohit, Ronaq, Karan :smack:

lools :rotfl: awww :inlove:

mohamed rohit medievalist :D purrrrrfect

[Medievalist]

no way. I'll let them decide a name, but it has to be a proper name. None of that rubbish - and thing is they come out with some really nice muslim names - Qasim, Uthman, 'Aaqib, Naasir. etc

[Norton360]

lools atleast it wud be unique :p :outta:



or i thought mikhael would mean angel...:scratch:

Mi'kael is one of the four arch angels. They all have different meanings to their names, and Mi'kael means provider-the angel who brings prosperity and bounty to man.

[seven]

muhammad ilyaas, muhammad yusuf, muhammad zakariyya, muhammad sa'd... very nice names mashaAllah :up: :D

my advice is not to decide until after the baby is born... sometimes you get an inclination of what name would suit a baby after seeing them and observing them for a few days.. inshaAllah

[MalikOne™]

my advice is not to decide until after the baby is born... sometimes you get an inclination of what name would suit a baby after seeing them and observing them for a few days.. inshaAllah

yer thas wht my parents did for me :o

[Asma-SE]

yer thas wht my parents did for me :o

Thats true, my nephew should have been called soufiene, he looked like one 100%, even his mum said so:up:

[muslimma]

no way. I'll let them decide a name, but it has to be a proper name. None of that rubbish - and thing is they come out with some really nice muslim names - Qasim, Uthman, 'Aaqib, Naasir. etc

:start:

what do u think of the name zakriyah? :)

[Medievalist]

:start:

what do u think of the name zakriyah? :)

mashaALLAH beautiful name, but my one of my nefews is called Zakariyyah.:coolbro:

[Al Chachi]

Zakkariya is name of a Prophet and it is a Beautiful Name.

I have 3 childeren and named them

Abdur-Rahman
Ubaidullah
Maryam.

The Prophet (saw) stated the 2 most beloved names to Allah are Abdullah and Abdur-Rahman.:up:

[muslimma]

mashaALLAH beautiful name, but my one of my nefews is called Zakariyyah.:coolbro:

:start:

ow rite :smack:

abdullah is one of my favs cos it means slave of allah swt :coolbro:

plus if people dont shorten it to abdul then it sounds good :up:

[.: Anna :.]

:start:

ow rite :smack:

abdullah is one of my favs cos it means slave of allah swt :coolbro:

plus if people dont shorten it to abdul then it sounds good :up:


that is the problem with it when people do that, it would be sooo annoying :rolleyes:

[muslimma]

lols not if you like it either way :)

but i know what you mean some nams are s ong when they are pronounced fully and properly....but people shorten them and they dont sound as beautiful....:(

[Khuram_2k?]

Ibrahim, Ayoub, Wakaas :up:

[Medievalist]

wakaas - ppl wud twist it to bakwas :outta:

[Zesty]

Zakkariya is name of a Prophet and it is a Beautiful Name.

I have 3 childeren and named them

Abdur-Rahman
Ubaidullah
Maryam.

The Prophet (saw) stated the 2 most beloved names to Allah are Abdullah and Abdur-Rahman.:up:

:D Hence im naming my son Abdullah inshaAllah :hidban: