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Is ‘Xavier’ a good Muslim boys name?

· 1 Shaʻban 1435 AH1 min readFatwa 29224English

Question

We are expecting our 3rd son inshallah. Is Xavier a good Muslim boys name? I have looked online and it appears to have Arabic origins and is reported to mean bright. I would appreciate you guidance inshallah.

Answer

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

The name Xavier has a Christian origin in it.[1] Therefore, you should choose an alternative name, such as Abdullah or Abdur Rahman.

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best

Muntasir Zaman

Student Darul Iftaa
USA

Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xavier

Answered by
Muntasir Zaman
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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