Is it permissible to use names shared by males and females, such as "Wala'" and "Razan"?
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The Shaykh : There are names shared by males and females. Is it permissible to use them, including "Wala'" and "Razan"?
What is "Razan"?
The questioner : A name.
The Shaykh : Is it a name for both a man and a woman?
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : It is known to be used for women. Please inform us?
"Wala'" is also for women; we have not heard it used for men. Therefore, it is not permissible for a man to take this name.
The questioner : Shared names?
The Shaykh : Yes?
The questioner : If the name is shared?
The Shaykh : If it is shared, there is nothing wrong with it, because the word "son" or "daughter" specifies it.
What is "Razan"?
The questioner : A name.
The Shaykh : Is it a name for both a man and a woman?
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : It is known to be used for women. Please inform us?
"Wala'" is also for women; we have not heard it used for men. Therefore, it is not permissible for a man to take this name.
The questioner : Shared names?
The Shaykh : Yes?
The questioner : If the name is shared?
The Shaykh : If it is shared, there is nothing wrong with it, because the word "son" or "daughter" specifies it.