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Fatwa #90543 July 2003South Africa

What is the meaning of the name Zeeshan? Is this an acceptable Islamic name for a boy?

Answer

Zeeshan means a lofty one ? a person with a great position, etc.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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