Is Amara a suitable muslim name for a girl? What is the meaning? Any other suggestions with similar sound?
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Is Amara a suitable muslim name for a girl? What is the meaning? Any other suggestions with similar sound?
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Ammaarah is a suitable name. It means long-lived.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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