The meaning of the name "A’irah"

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

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh

The meaning of the name A’irah is “defective, frightened roaming person, anything that causes defect to the eyes, hesitant between two groups”. The word A’irah has also been used to describe a Munafiq (hypocrite). It is not a suitable name to keep.

It is permissible to keep the name Eemaan.

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best

Ismail Desai,

Darul Iftaa

Checked and Approved,

Mufti Ebrahim Desai.