Fatwa #1043517 December 2003Malaysia
wanted to know is one allowed to change a childs name in islam.the child is ten years old but his name really bothers him as he is teased . .The name is Turki.
Answer
The name Turki is not a name. The child should be given an appropriate and suitable Muslim name.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai