However selecting names should be pursuant to some Islamic rules.

How to choose a baby name in islam. Just focus on the name whose meaning is clear and you are sure about. -It is makrooh to use any name which is added to the words al-Deen or al-Islam ie names which appear in idaafah genitive construction with these words such as Noor al-Deen light of the religion Shams al-Deen sun of the religion Noor al-Islam light of Islam Shams al-Islam sun of Islam etc because these names give a person more than he deserves. What names to avoid permissible names recommended names etcNewborns reverts name cha.

Such detestable names are like those which bear the meaning of bad omen evil connotations names of people known for. Islamic philosophy of naming is that a child must have a good name significant of good augury congenial to human nature sweet serene noble indicative of submission to the Almighty avoiding names suggestive of ferociousness or sanguinity. The first name is sometimes just an honorary name that shows a link with the Islamic faith and the baby is given a second shorter name by which he is commonly known.

Well you need to bear in mind that on the Day of Judgment Allah is going to use the same name to refer to the child. Try to choose a name from Asma Ul husna. Try to choose a name from Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammads peace be upon Him pious names.

Secondly who are my role models. Sunnah is an Arabic name for girls that means tradition way of life. For claritys sake these are not listed again below.

You have to choose a name. It will also be nice for all parents not to delay. The name should not smack of dirtiness incivility abuse or debasement.

Choosing a name for your Muslim child in a predominantly non-Muslim country brings up its own issues. However we are blessed to be in this position a third time and baby name searching has commenced. Thats what I would look at first.