Is it permissible to give a child a non-Arabic name whose meaning becomes undesirable when rendered in Arabic?
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I am considering a non-Arabic (Slavic) name for my baby: Damir / Daamir.
In Slavic usage, this name is reported to have a meaning related to peace, and in Turkish it may have meanings related to heart (or similar positive connotations).
My concern arises when the name is written or pronounced in Arabic -> ضامِر It closely resembles an Arabic word that may carry a negative or undesirable meaning, such as “slim” or “weak.” Because of this, I am worried about whether choosing such a name would be Islamically permissible.
My questions are:
Is it permissible in Islam to use a non-Arabic name for a child if, when pronounced or written in Arabic, it resembles an Arabic word with an undesirable meaning?
Does the Arabic resemblance have any legal or religious effect on the permissibility of the name?
Are there any guidelines regarding non-Arabic names whose meanings differ across languages?
I want to make sure the name is appropriate and does not carry any negative implications Islamically. Guidance would be appreciated.
Asked by saibbyweb
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Nov 21, 2025, 06:51 PM
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