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The Meaning and Suitability of the Name Aaliyah for My Daughter: Seeking Your Input.

Answered as per Hanafi Fiqh by Muftionline.co.za

Q: I want to ask the meaning of the name Aaliyah and Aaliah. Can I keep this name for my daughter? Kindly respond because most of the people giving different opinions about that.

Bismillaah

A: The meaning is ‘High’.

We are more comfortable with the names of the pious of the past, like Khadeejah, Maryam, etc.

And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

This answer was collected from MuftiOnline.co.za, where the questions have been answered by Mufti Zakaria Makada (Hafizahullah), who is currently a senior lecturer in the science of Hadith and Fiqh at Madrasah Ta’leemuddeen, Isipingo Beach, South Africa.