Is name change allowed in Islam?

Yes. A Muslim could change their name to anything as long as it is not linked to a religion where they do not worship God. For example, if a Muslim lady named Mahbooba doesn’t like her name because it gives her bad looks at job interviews, and she wants to change her name to Mary or Ashley or Susan that is fine.

Can you name your child Allah in Islam?

Hindus use the names of Gods, such as Ram, Krishna, Ganesh etc which may be permitted in their religion, but in Islam the name and attribute of Allah is not permitted to be used for naming kids, except by adding “Abdul” before it.

How do you name children in Islam?

It is also allowed for the parents to allow others to name the child, since our Prophet used to name some of the children of his Companions . Then it is recommended to name the child after any pious person in the hope that it will become like him/her. Then it is recommended to name by any name which has good meaning.

Is it wrong to name your child Allah?

But the parents said their sons – aged three and 17 – had both been allowed the surname Allah. Georgia law requires officials to allow any name as long as it is not considered provocative or offensive. However, the Council on American-Islamic Relations said using Allah as a surname was culturally insensitive.

Is it necessary for Muslims to have Arabic names?

No, it’s not mandatory in Islam to have Arabic names. It is recommended to keep a name with a good meaning. The Prophet Mohammad (saw) said: “You will be called on the Day of Judgement by your names and the names of your fathers, so choose good names.” [Abū Dāwud].

How important is a name in Islam?

Name is one of the ways how we differentiate each people we meet. Before giving name to their children, every parents need to know the right rules and procedures in islam. Allah loves the names like Abdurrahman and Abdullah, said Rasulullah SAW as narrated by Imam Muslim, Abu Dawud, etc.