Changing Names?

jmb272 · **Changing Names? -** 07-12-2008

Alot of muslim reverts have changed their names? is this a good idea?
I would like to change my name to an Islamic name but i want to get your opinions first. I want to change my appearance and identity to reflect my beliefs so that everywhere i go people know that i am Muslim.

Has anyone here changed their names?

SixTen · **Re: Changing Names? -** 07-12-2008

Just don't be tempted to change it to something like Rambo when it comes to the paperwork - I know I would be tempted

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jmb272 · **Re: Changing Names? -** 07-12-2008

hmm Rambo Terminator.. catchy.. lol

I found a list of Islamic terms/names here on this site:
http://www.convertstoislam.com/NewName/newname.html

SixTen · **Re: Changing Names? -** 07-12-2008

If your happy to change you name, then go for it. Nothing negative about it (except informing your schools/banks and every other institution of it, oh and ofcourse, being added to the FBI/CIS/MI6 priority list).

jmb272 · **Re: Changing Names? -** 07-12-2008

Hmm what do you guys think of then name Ibrahim AbdulHaqq

Ibrahim being the original name of Abraham, the builder of the Kaaba.
AbdulHaqq meaning servant of the truth.

JolieFleur · **Re: Changing Names? -** 07-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmb272

Hmm what do you guys think of then name Ibrahim AbdulHaqq

Ibrahim being the original name of Abraham, the builder of the Kaaba.
AbdulHaqq meaning servant of the truth.

AssalamuAlaykum

Beautiful name masha'Allah! Abdullah and Abdur-Rahmaan are also nice names.

Know that you do not have to change your name, provided your non-muslim one does not have a -ve meaning.

WassalamuAlaykum

jmb272 · **Re: Changing Names? -** 07-12-2008

My name right now is James Mark Bailey.. which is kinda a christian name.

I dont think its against Islam in anyway but i would like to change my name.
New faith, new name.

**Mikayeel** · **Re: Changing Names? -** 07-12-2008

Every muslim name is beautiful in its unique way. Ibrahim AbdulHaqq is no exception to that rule

My favourite male names are:

Khalid
Mikayeel
Gabriel
Athaar
raonar
Yaseen
Muhammad
Najib
Naseem

These are all forenames

U might not like them at all

SixTen · **Re: Changing Names? -** 07-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmb272

Hmm what do you guys think of then name Ibrahim AbdulHaqq

Ibrahim being the original name of Abraham, the builder of the Kaaba.
AbdulHaqq meaning servant of the truth.

Oh, I like that name. Sounds so warrior'ish (goes green with envy)

Muhsinah · **Re: Changing Names? -** 07-12-2008

I'm gonna stick with mine hehe *Smiles*

JolieFleur · **Re: Changing Names? -** 07-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmb272

My name right now is James Mark Bailey.. which is kinda a christian name.

I dont think its against Islam in anyway but i would like to change my name.
New faith, new name.

AssalamuAlaykum

Masha'Allah, the name you've chosen is fab.

May Allah (swt) bless you bro. Ameen

WassalamuAlaykum

jmb272 · **Re: Changing Names? -** 07-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by raOnar

Every muslim name is beautiful in its unique way. Ibrahim AbdulHaqq is no exception to that rule

My favourite male names are:

Khalid
Mikayeel
Gabriel
Athaar
raonar
Yaseen
Muhammad
Najib
Naseem

These are all forenames

U might not like them at all

i like the name Gabriel, after the angel. hmm Gabriel or Ibrahim. I like the name Muhammed too after the holy prophet (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

Al-Zaara · **Re: Changing Names? -** 07-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmb272

Hmm what do you guys think of then name Ibrahim AbdulHaqq

Ibrahim being the original name of Abraham, the builder of the Kaaba.
AbdulHaqq meaning servant of the truth.

That sounds so beautiful, mashaAllah! You combined two really nice names.

JolieFleur · **Re: Changing Names? -** 07-12-2008

AssalamuAlaykum

Naming yourself after the prophet (saw) or any other prophet is cool, masha'Allah.

Also the two names most beloved to Allah (swt) are Abdullah and Abdur-Rahmaan.

All the best Akhee. What matters at the end of the day is what is in the heart.

WassalamuAlaykum

jmb272 · **Re: Changing Names? -** 07-12-2008

Thanks, going to save up £34 so i can buy the Deed poll.

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jmb272 Limited Member Status: Offline Posts: 36 Reputation: 293 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Yorkshire, England, UK Way of Life: Christian	Changing Names? - 07-12-2008 Alot of muslim reverts have changed their names? is this a good idea? I would like to change my name to an Islamic name but i want to get your opinions first. I want to change my appearance and identity to reflect my beliefs so that everywhere i go people know that i am Muslim. Has anyone here changed their names?

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SixTen LI Senior Member Status: Offline Posts: 268 Reputation: 1794 Rep Power: 4 Join Date: Jun 2008 Way of Life: Undisclosed	Re: Changing Names? - 07-12-2008 Just don't be tempted to change it to something like Rambo when it comes to the paperwork - I know I would be tempted .

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jmb272 Limited Member Status: Offline Posts: 36 Reputation: 293 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Yorkshire, England, UK Way of Life: Christian	Re: Changing Names? - 07-12-2008 hmm Rambo Terminator.. catchy.. lol I found a list of Islamic terms/names here on this site: http://www.convertstoislam.com/NewName/newname.html

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SixTen LI Senior Member Status: Offline Posts: 268 Reputation: 1794 Rep Power: 4 Join Date: Jun 2008 Way of Life: Undisclosed	Re: Changing Names? - 07-12-2008 If your happy to change you name, then go for it. Nothing negative about it (except informing your schools/banks and every other institution of it, oh and ofcourse, being added to the FBI/CIS/MI6 priority list).

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jmb272 Limited Member Status: Offline Posts: 36 Reputation: 293 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Yorkshire, England, UK Way of Life: Christian	Re: Changing Names? - 07-12-2008 Hmm what do you guys think of then name Ibrahim AbdulHaqq Ibrahim being the original name of Abraham, the builder of the Kaaba. AbdulHaqq meaning servant of the truth.

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jmb272 Limited Member Status: Offline Posts: 36 Reputation: 293 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Yorkshire, England, UK Way of Life: Christian	Re: Changing Names? - 07-12-2008 My name right now is James Mark Bailey.. which is kinda a christian name. I dont think its against Islam in anyway but i would like to change my name. New faith, new name.

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Mikayeel MilkIsPure Status: Offline Posts: 1,470 Reputation: 12253 Rep Power: 21 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cardiff, Wales Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Changing Names? - 07-12-2008 Every muslim name is beautiful in its unique way. Ibrahim AbdulHaqq is no exception to that rule My favourite male names are: Khalid Mikayeel Gabriel Athaar raonar Yaseen Muhammad Najib Naseem These are all forenames U might not like them at all __________________

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Muhsinah ItsSunnahToSmiles Status: Offline Posts: 431 Reputation: 3033 Rep Power: 12 Join Date: Jun 2007 Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Changing Names? - 07-12-2008 I'm gonna stick with mine hehe Smiles __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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JolieFleur Status: Offline Posts: 7,220 Reputation: 25726 Rep Power: 59 Join Date: Jul 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Changing Names? - 07-12-2008 AssalamuAlaykum Naming yourself after the prophet (saw) or any other prophet is cool, masha'Allah. Also the two names most beloved to Allah (swt) are Abdullah and Abdur-Rahmaan. All the best Akhee. What matters at the end of the day is what is in the heart. WassalamuAlaykum __________________ ‘speak good or remain silent’

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jmb272 Limited Member Status: Offline Posts: 36 Reputation: 293 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Yorkshire, England, UK Way of Life: Christian	Re: Changing Names? - 07-12-2008 Thanks, going to save up £34 so i can buy the Deed poll.