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provide us with the meanings of the following names : Nusaibah, Ayesha, Fatima, Zahrah, Safiyya, Muhammed, Umar, Ismail, Abdullah

· 24 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1424 AH1 min readFatwa 10673English

Question

Through the grace of the Almighty we are expecting our first child. Insha-Allah. As soon to be parents we hope with the grace of Allah to provide our child with a good Muslim name. Please provide us with the meanings of the following names for males: Muhammed, Umar, Ismail, Abdullah. Please provide me with the meanings for the following female names: Nusaibah, Ayesha, Fatima, Zahrah, Safiyya. Should we perform Istikharah for guidance in choosing a name? Jazakallah for your assistance. Please remember us in your duas. Jazakallah Khair!

Answer

1. Muhammad ? praised one

2. Umar ? one who engaged in worship

3. Ismail ? name of a Nabi [alayhis salaam]. Son of Ibraahim [alayhis salaam].

4. Abdullah ? servant of Allah

5. Nusaibah ? dimunitive of Naasibah which means fast

6. Aaisha ? a female enjoying favourable conditions

7. Faatimah ? a weaned child. It also means beautiful

8. Zahrah ? flower

9. Safiyyah ? the chosen one. It also means the essence of something.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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