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Can we name a child Imaani?

Published as The name "Imaani"

· 6 Jumada I 1436 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is the name Imaani an Arabic name. As far as we have found, it means faith or protection? Can we name a child Imaani?

Answer

Avoid keeping this name.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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