Naming with the Name 'Aqab

Question:
The questioner asks: Is it permissible to name a child 'Aqab, knowing that this name is one of the names of birds?

Answer:
What is the obstacle? The only thing that is forbidden is to name a child in a way that implies worship of other than Allah, such as 'Abd al-Rasul (Servant of the Messenger) or 'Abd al-Husayn. That is what is forbidden. As for the rest of the names that do not imply worship of other than Allah, there is no obstacle to them. However, it is recommended to choose a good name for your child; this falls under the category of recommendation. Prohibition does not occur except through making a name that implies servitude to other than Allah, such as 'Abd al-'Uzza, 'Abd al-Ka'bah, 'Abd al-Rasul, or 'Abd al-Husayn. This is forbidden and impermissible. Ibn Hazm (may Allah have mercy on him) stated that the scholars agreed on the prohibition of every name that implies servitude to other than Allah, except 'Abd al-Muttalib.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,