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Fatwa #324111 June 2001United States of America

Can we name girls after hoors such as Laibah, Aiyna? Also, can we name boys after angels such as Jibrael, Mikael, etc.?

Question

Jazakallah Khairan.

Answer

It is permissible to name girls and boys with the names in reference.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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