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Can we name girls after hoors such as Laibah, Aiyna? Also, can we name boys after angels such as Jibrael, Mikael, etc.?

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It is permissible to name girls and boys with the names in reference.

and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

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