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My Nephew's name is Zayyaan, but i've noticed that there are girl's with the same name.Can it be Unisex?The meaning is Beautiful.

· 14 Jumada II 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 6461English

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My Nephew's name is Zayyaan, but i've noticed that there are girl's with the same name.Can it be Unisex?The meaning is Beautiful.

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Zayyaan means beautiful.

This name may be used for both males and females.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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