Fatwa #944429 August 2003South Africa

What is the meaning of Sameer, Sameera, Safwaan, S'ad and Sa'aad. Are they good names

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What is the meaning of Sameer, Sameera, Safwaan, S'ad and Sa'aad. Are they good names. May Allah Bless You.

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1. Sameer ? masculine - story-teller at night.

2. Sameera ? feminine of Sameer

3. Safwaan ? hardrock

4. Sa?ad, sa?aad ? fortunate.

All three names are suitable.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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