I am in search of an Islamic name for my son (Gender Male), my sister advised me the name ?HUMAYL?. I?ve searched out on net & found the meaning (A Companion of the Prophet S.A.W). Could you please advice me that according to Islamic point of view may I select this name for my son, another request that how can I pronounce this name in Arabic & Urdu language, is this word/name exist in Holly Quraan, if yes then may I have a reference. Was there any one of the companions of Prophet (S.A.W) had this name. I hope u must have understood that what I am trying to ask.
Answer
Humail is an Arabic word derived from the root word HAMAL which means to carry (a load etc) Humail means a small load
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai