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The name Ahnaf

· 7 Muharram 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I have a baby girl and I found a quranic name for her Ahnaf. She is just one month old and I want to confirm that is it ok for her?

Answer

This name is meant for a boy.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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