We are expecting our 3rd son inshallah. Is Xavier a good Muslim boys name? I have looked online and it appears to have Arabic origins and is reported to mean bright. I would appreciate you guidance inshallah.
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
The name Xavier has a Christian origin in it.[1] Therefore, you should choose an alternative name, such as Abdullah or Abdur Rahman.
And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
Muntasir Zaman
Student Darul Iftaa
USA
Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xavier