Fatwa #959515 September 2003United States of America

Is Maheen a suitable name for muslims? What is the meaning? What about Alissa (Aleesa), and Samia (how would you pronounce this?)

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Also for boys is Shan/Shawn a good name? Whats the meaning?

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1. Maheen ? despised, despicable

2. Aleesa ? Alas which means to be little, disparage

3. Samia ? high, elevated

4. Shan ? not an Islamic name.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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