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Is it appropriate for a girl to have the name Malik?

Published as Keeping a girls name Malik

· 2 Rajab 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it appropriate for a girl to have the name Malik? I am aware that Malik is commonly used for boys. I have a relative who's name is Malik. She told me that her family named her Malik for Queen.

Answer

This is not appropriate.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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