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Naming a child "Sanaya"

· 15 Jumada I 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I want to ask the meaning of sanaya and can I keep this name for my baby girl?

Answer

Sanaya is the name of the front teeth. It is not a suitable name.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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