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Is it permissible to change one’s name to Maryam?

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Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullaahi wa Barakatuhu!! Respected pious scholars, My name is kaynat shamsi….I am shamsi…I want to keep my name maryam..Will u suggest me what to add with name maryam or simple maryam will work??JAZAKALLAH

Answer

(Fatwa: 749/749/M=1432)

Maryam is nice name. There is no need to suffix or prefix it with some other name. However, you may add if you like, it is permissible.

Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best

Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband

This answer was collected from the official ifta website of Darul Uloom Deoband in India.