Naming a Daughter Paradise

Question: Is it okay to name one’s daughter one of the names of Paradise?

Answer:

Wa alaykum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,

Dear questioner,

Thank you for your important question.

It is permissible to name one’s daughter Jennah, Firdaws, or Illiyyin, or any other name of Paradise. These are all beautiful names.

However, the Early Muslims did not use these names, and it would be better to use a name like Fatima, Khadija, or Maryam, or any other righteous women of the past.

Please also see:
https://seekers.flywheelstaging.com/answers/general-counsel/is-it-permissible-to-name-ones-daughter-barakah/
https://seekers.flywheelstaging.com/answers/general-counsel/it-is-permissible-to-name-a-child-jalal/

I pray this helps.

[Ustadh] Farid

Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Ustadh Farid Dingle has completed extensive years of study in the sciences of the Arabic language and the various Islamic Sciences. During his studies, he also earned a CIFE Certificate in Islamic Finance. Over the years he has developed a masterful ability to craft lessons that help non-Arabic speakers gain a deep understanding of the language. He currently teaches courses in the Arabic Language