I would like to know the exact meaning of the Arabic word Zayan, and also if it is acceptable in Islam to keep this name for a baby boy?
Question
I have a baby boy and would like to name him Zayan, however I am not entirely sure of the meaning of the name and whether it is an acceptable name to keep for a muslim boy.
Answer
Zayaan ? beautiful.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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