Is Maheen a suitable name for muslims? What is the meaning? What about Alissa (Aleesa), and Samia (how would you pronounce this?)
Question
Also for boys is Shan/Shawn a good name? Whats the meaning?
Answer
1. Maheen ? despised, despicable
2. Aleesa ? Alas which means to be little, disparage
3. Samia ? high, elevated
4. Shan ? not an Islamic name.
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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