Fatwa #564013 May 2002United States of America
what do the following names mean: Ayla, Gunseli, Natasha, Reza, Razak
Answer
Ayla,-Derived from the Arabic word 'Aala' meaning to be needy, to have many%0D%0Adependents, to have many children etc. Considering the more positive%0D%0Aconnotations, 'Aylah could mean one blessed with many children or one that%0D%0Awill, Insha Allah be blessed with many children. Usage of the name would be%0D%0Aas a good omen i.e. in the hope that the bearer would be so blessed.%0D%0A(Contrary to western culture, Islam considers abundance of children to be a%0D%0Ablessing and not an abomination.)%0D%0A%0D%0AGunseli - We are unable to locate an entry for this word in Arabic as well%0D%0Aas Urdu%2F Persian dictionaries.%0D%0A%0D%0ANatasha- We are not aware of the meaning of this word. It is likely European%0D%0A(namely, Russian) in origin and is not suitable as a Muslim name, since one'%0D%0As name should identify one as a Muslim.%0D%0A%0D%0AReza,- Urducised word (originally Arabic) meaning happiness, pleasure, good%0D%0Afortune etc. The Arabic original 'Radhaa' contains similar meanings.%0D%0A%0D%0ARazak- Razzaaq- Arabic superlative meaning Giver of sustenance, Sustainer%0D%0Aetc. It is one of the attributes of Allah. When used as a name, it is%0D%0Agenerally prefixed by the word 'Abd' i.e Abdur Razzaaq meaning servant of%0D%0ARazzaaq.%0D%0A%0D%0Aand Allah Ta'ala Knows Best%0D%0A%0D%0AMufti Bilaal Cassim%0D%0AFATWA DEPT.%0D%0A%0D%0ACHECKED AND APPROVED: Mufti Ebrahim Desai