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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Naming with names shared by males and females

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Question:
The brother Uthman says: Shaykh, some of the brothers name their sons with names that are shared between males and females, where the name is suitable for either a female or a male, such as Rajaa. Is it permissible to name with this?

Answer:
There is no harm in that.

The presenter:
Yes. May Allah reward you and bless you.
Source نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/174 — archive.org (17:21)

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