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Is it okay to name my 18-month-old son MD Tahmidur Rahman and nickname him Rakin?

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assalamualaikum. my son is 18 months old and i named him MD TAHMIDUR RAHMAN, meaning who praises almighty continuously. is it okay? his nick name is RAKIN meaning respected. now i have some arabian people around me and they say rakin is not an arabic name. they even can not recognise what is it. is rakin okay? pl suggest.

Answer
Bismillah

Al-jawab billahi at-taufeeq (the answer with Allah’s guidance)

These names are suitable.

تحميدالرحمن Tahmeedur Rahman – One who praises Allah repeatedly.

ركين Rakeen – Dignity, respected, considerate. (Misbahul Lughat Pg.312)

And Only Allah Ta’ala Knows Best.

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Moulana Qamruz Zaman
London, UK

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