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  Muslim names
The Muslim naming system is different from the traditional British pattern and may consist of a religious name (or title), a personal name and sometimes a family name.
Mohammed, or one of the 99 names of Allah.
Owing to the complexity of Muslim naming systems, it is essential for schools to check the names by which the child and his/her family members wish to be addressed.
www3.hants.gov.uk /education/ema/ema-advice/ema-advice-lcr/ema-advice-lcr-muslimnames.htm   (487 words)

  
 Muslim Names @ aaiil.org
A prefix used with an adjective or noun, or in some cases with ones child's name to form nick names (kunya), eg.
Birth name of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh); Adjective of Hameed
Name of the Mosque / Temple at Jerusalem
aaiil.org /text/muslimnames/muslimnames.shtml   (481 words)

  
  Muttaqun OnLine - Names: According to Quran and Sunnah
If the original name does not comprise or imply anything forbidden in Islaam, then he or she is permitted to retain it (such as the name George, for example).
He changed the name Banu az-Zinyah (children of fornication) and called them Banu ar-Rushdah (children of those who are on the right path), and changed the name Banu Mughwiyah (children of a woman who allures and goes astray), and called them Banu Rushdah (children of a woman who is on the right path).
The names dearest to Allah are Abdullah and AbdurRahman, the truest are Harith and Hammam, and the worst are Harb and Murrah.
muttaqun.com /names.html   (0 words)

  
  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Muslim names
Muslim given names are generally figurative — they sometimes express attributes of the person or their relationship to God.
Some Arabic names are also derived from adjectives or descriptions of valued objectives; "Hossam", for instance, is used as a name; orignally, this name is used to praise a sword.
This name translates to "Father of Abdullah, Muhammed, son of Musa, from the city of Khwarizm." Sometimes a person will have a series of titles or honorifics appended to their name, for example, "al-Hajji" can be adopted by people who have performed the ritual Hajj.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Muslim-names   (1152 words)

  
 Learn more about Muslim in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Many English-language writers used to call Muslims "Mohamedans" or "Mohametans", meaning "followers of Mohammed", but this terminology is considered incorrect and insulting, because it is taken to imply that they worship the prophet Muhammad, contrary to the fundamental principles of Islam itself.
Early Muslim philosophy is widely credited with being the vital bridge between classical Greco-Roman civilization and the Europeans of The Renaissance.
Muslim culture began to revive after World War I, and some consider 1979 to be a crucial year when several events (peace between Israel and Egypt, Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and Iranian revolution) conspired to "wake up" the Muslim civilization.
www.onlineencyclopedia.org /m/mu/muslim.html   (1101 words)

  
 Muslim Boy Names   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Probably from ABASA to frown; this was the name of Abdullah ibn-Musa, a scholar and reciter of the Quran, died 828/829.
Name of a companion of the Prophet, bin al-Muzan; he transmitted a hadith: "My heart is invaded by unmindfulness and I ask Allah's forgiveness a hundred times a day.
Name of one of the narrators of hadith.
www.muslimmatrimonial.com /Muslim_Boy_Names-56   (668 words)

  
 Muslim influence in Arakan & Muslim names of Arakanese Kings
Their rank was swelled by fresh arrivals and still later by Shah Shuja's followers who escaped slaughter at the hands of the Arakanese in 1661 and were retained as archers of the guard by the king; and some of them rose to very high positions in the court.
In reassessing the significance of Muslim names and titles we must not lose sight of the fact that the rulers who assumed Muslim names had Chittagong under their possession.
Mongsawmwan, though a tributary to the sultan of Bengal, is not known to have assumed Muslim name and issued coins in Arabic script.
www.angelfire.com /country/rakkhapura/muslnameofarknames.html   (1779 words)

  
 Arab
Names are very similar throughout the Muslim world although there are some regional differences in trannsliteration and pronounciation.
There are three main types of personal names are in general usage: names from Arabic nouns or adjectives with favourable meanings, often connected with animals or religious concepts, names of people from the Koran or religious names indicating a connection with God or Allah.
Sometimes the name of a famous sibling might be used, preceded by akhu (brother of) or ukht (sister of).
www.gaminggeeks.org /Resources/KateMonk/Middle-East/Arab/Arab-Names.htm   (776 words)

  
 Furor erupts in Calif. over team names for Muslim football tournament - The Boston Globe
Muslim leaders have asked the teams to reconsider the names.
Although the league was named "Muslim Football," Khan said it was not limited to Muslims.
The team names also prompted a war of words in local newspapers and on talk radio.
www.boston.com /news/nation/articles/2003/12/31/furor_erupts_in_calif_over_team_names_for_muslim_football_tournament   (561 words)

  
 Popular Muslim Names in Guyana
Guyanese Muslim names derive from the three most dominant cultures that have impacted heavily on the Islamic civilization: Arabic, Persian (Iran) and Turkic.
Hence, Guyanese Muslims whose forefathers migrated from Hindustan to Guyana, have Muslim names from the Arabic, Persian and Turkic languages that are part of the Urdu language.
Names followed by the symbol (T) means that it is of Turkish origin; (P) means of Persian/Iranian origin and the rest are of Arabic origin.
www.guyana.org /features/muslim_names.html   (735 words)

  
 OpinionJournal - Extra
It was in the name of secularism that Saddam decimated the ranks of the Shia religious class in the shrine towns of Najaf and Karbala in the late 1970s.
And it was in the name of secularism, as well, that Saddam had waged a brutal war against the Iranian Revolution of Ayatollah Khomeini.
To the gullible, this was a son of Islam, and of the Arabs, seeking solace in the faith against the infidels.
www.opinionjournal.com /extra/?id=110002633   (1781 words)

  
 Baby Names: Names Dictionary, Lucky names, boy name, girl name with babyname: Muslim baby names
Muslim Baby names: Most names in the Muslim world come from the Arabic language, although there is some borrowing from Persian and Turkish (especially in Iran and Turkey).
This was the name of a 12th-century poet from Persia, Omar Khayyam.
This was the name of one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad.
www.findyourfate.com /numerology/babynames/muslimnames.html   (380 words)

  
 Muslim Baby Names: Baby Boys Names, Baby Girl Names, Unique Baby Names
name given to a child is his or her first gift in life.
People name their children to distinguish them from others.
According to a Hadith a child must be named promptly on birth.
www.muslim-names.co.uk   (543 words)

  
 Names for Muslim Children
Hence, the name of a Muslim is usually of such a nature that by the mere mention of it, the listener understands that the person so addressed, is a Muslim.
Hence, with regards naming children, there was a need for compiling a book wherein all misconceptions could be eradicated and guidance could be given as to the importance of giving correct and meaningful names.
Apart from having compiled a book on Muslim names in an alphabetic order, he has also rendered their meanings and their literal and historical aspects as well.
www.alinaam.org.za /library/names.htm   (0 words)

  
 Muslim Names Harm Job Chances -- Indobrit Message Board
Job applicants from minority communities, particularly Muslims, are still suffering widespread and overt discrimination from virtually every sector of the market, according to investigators.
Research into jobs advertised in commerce, sales, the media and leisure found that candidates with English-sounding names were nearly three times as likely to get an interview as those with names indicating that they might be Muslim.
Applicants with names indicating they might be fl Africans were half as likely to gain an interview as those with English names.
www.voy.com /126349/155.html   (848 words)

  
 Muslim Names [Home]
Name is what a person is distinguished by.
A child must not be given the name of Allah unless it is compounded with Allah.
Names that reflect love or romance must not be used either.
www.geocities.com /muslimnames   (328 words)

  
 languagehat.com: ARABIC NAMES.
Names like Jalal and Jamal are modern abbreviations of earlier Jalal-al-din 'greatness of the faith' and Jamal-al-din 'beauty of the faith,' which were originally honorifics.
This type of name has developed out of the official honorary titles, the khitab, which were given to leading men of state and religion to emphasize their rank and dignity.
I'm not familiar with a name Hamadi, but it clearly comes from the root h-m-d 'praise'; other names from this root are Muhammad, Ahmad, and the less common Hamdi and Hammad.
www.languagehat.com /archives/000594.php   (1022 words)

  
 Muslim Baby Names: Random Baby Names for Boys
Muslim Baby Names: Random Baby Names for Boys
A man of early Islam about whom amusing tales are told.
This was the name of the makes of astrolabes.
www.muslim-names.co.uk /random-muslim-baby-boy-names.html   (28 words)

  
 African-American Baby Names
Whether you are the mother or father of a new baby, a member of the family or a close friend you are sharing in a major life event and taking a serious interest in choosing a special babyname from one of the many African-American that are available.
A vital element in the story of Kunta Kinte is that he desperately wanted to keep his own name rather than take on the adopted name of his owner.
Name changes obviously make investigations into family genealogy difficult but this is certainly not an impossible task.
www.babynames.org.uk /african-american-baby-names.htm   (655 words)

  
 Books on African Names, African Muslim Names and African-Amercian Names - Childrens Pages   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Names are a hallmark of our heritage, reflections of both the ethnic and religious roots of our past and our dreams for our children's future.
This book claims in its introduction, to be superior to other baby names because of its accuracy but clearly it it poorly edited, with names with no meanings and meanings with no names.
A name reflects and reinforces an identity both when it is given and when it is changed.
maxpages.com /babynames/African_Names_Books - !http://www.maxpages.com/babynames/African_Names_Books   (766 words)

  
 islam zine - islamzine - islamzine.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In the world struggle against radical Muslim groups we believe in peace by dismantling these terrorist organizations, due to their callous attitudes toward human life.
But at this point we know these groups are involved in purposeful civilian deaths and have absolutely no credibility in a rational world.Therefore their arguments can not even be considered.
Tolerant, true Muslim leaders must evolve and employ real diplomacy and democracy, while the radical groups continue to be dismantled.
www.islamzine.com /names/female.html   (511 words)

  
 Muslim Names Book (HB) :: simplyislam.com
The predominant language in Muslim names is Arabic, followed by Persian (Farsi), the two major languages which transmitted Muslim culture in its early stages and later expansion.
An important source of Muslim names consists of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah mentioned in the Qur'an and the hadith.
According to Islamic belief, the relationship between man and his Creator is that of servant and master, and therefore a Muslim feels gratified to be named as a servant of one of the attributes of Allah.
www.simplyislam.com /1539.html   (752 words)

  
 Modern Indian Baby Names, Meaning, Indian Baby Name List, Modern Hindu Baby Names, Muslim, Sikh Baby Names.
Giving a name to the baby is the first and most important task that would-be parents usually do.
Since every name has a meaning, by taking the name of a child for years it will develop their personality traits according to the meaning for that name.
These baby name lists are organised alphabetically and contain hindu baby names, sikh baby names, muslim and christian baby names.
www.iloveindia.com /babynames   (0 words)

  
 Muslim Baby Names   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Emperor Jahangir was named Salim and whose dargah is at Sikri Shaikh Salim
Hadi: another name for Prophet Muhammad; one of the excellent ninety-nine names of God; another name for the Quran; a chief; one who guides.
Kabir: one of the ninety-nine excellent names of God, exalted; grand; an Indian mystic of the 15th century AD and author of a large collection of Hindi verses
www.indiangyan.com /books/childcarebooks/baby_name_scripture/muslim_names.shtml   (2124 words)

  
 African Muslim Names   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Above all, this book discusses the meanings of African Muslim names and relates them to the contexts in which they appear.
A name conveys history, culture, heritage, language and a consciousness of self-image and pride.
Names, like language itself, provided their bearers with a sense of oneness in spite of ethnic differences.
www.allafricabooks.com /006aab.htm   (189 words)

  
 Muttaqun OnLine - List of Muslim Names - Islamic Baby Names
The names dearest to Allah are Abdullah and AbdurRahman, the truest are Harith and Hammam, and the worst are Harb and Murrah.
A Companion of the Prophet saaws who was dwarfed, described as ugly, and of unknown lineage, yet the Prophet saaws found great favor in him, selecting a wife for him, and saying, He is of me and I am of him" when Julaybib died as a martyr in battle, after first courageously killing seven.
Also the name of one of the sons of Fatimah (Muhammad's daughter).
www.muttaqun.com /muslimnames.html   (657 words)

  
 Muslim baby names at Baby Names World   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Muslim baby names have very special meanings and significance.
At BabyNamesWorld.com there are more than 11,000 names so you'll be able to learn more about Muslim baby names.
Therefore we cannot be held responsible for the authenticity of the names.
www.babynamesworld.com /names1/muslim-baby-names.html   (70 words)

  
 Assamites.com - Muslim Names
Having its roots in the Middle East, the Assamite clan is exceptionally challenging for players to invent names for.
Muslim names - a British page with a vast index of Muslim names and their meaning.
Ancient Egyptian names - a page with ancient Egyptian names and their meaning.
www.assamites.com /muslimnames.htm   (160 words)

  
 Making a Name Change or Choosing a Baby Name - What you need to know about name meanings
While the name Muslim-M creates the urge to be self-expressive and happy, we emphasize that it causes a blunt, sarcastic expression that spoils friendships.
This name, when combined with the last name, can frustrate happiness, contentment, success, as well as cause health weaknesses in the liver, bloodstream, and tension or accidents to the head.
It is essential that you understand the qualities of your family name.
www.kabalarians.com /male/muslim-m.htm   (368 words)

  
 Muslim Names, Should the Converts change their names ? Quranic evidence-list-alphabetical-the ...
If we take a closer look at some of these names (Lot, Jacob, Isaac, Peter, Mathew …etc) and compare them to some of the current names in the world today, we find that some of these names are used by Jews (Jacob, Isaac … etc) and some others used by Christians (Peter, Mathew …etc) ….
One of the customs that is taught to Muslims since childhood is to have great love and respect for all the prophet's family and friends.
Thus to claim that only the names of the Arab Muslims are fit to be used by any new convert to Islam is in fact to show ignorance of the Quran.
www.submission.org /muslim-names.html   (1225 words)

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