Does "Ahmer" have any other meaning in Arabic other then "Red" color. in Pakistan this name is common. Does Arabs also use it as name?

· 17 Rajab 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 1237English
Misc. Fiqh

Question

Meaning less Names According to Sharia and Sunnah Should I change my name?

Answer

We are not aware of another meaning of Ahmar besides red. We advise you change your name to Ahmad.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

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