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What is the meaning of the name Sanam?

Published as Keeping the name Sanam

· 1 Rabiʻ II 1440 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

What is the meaning of the name Sanam? Is it ok for me to have this name? In my culture it means "Beloved" but someone told me in Quran it means "statue" or "Idol". Please advise.

Answer

It refers to an idol.

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

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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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