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salam al-lay-kum, i wanted to know who should name a ne born baby, and does "kaira" have any meaning as a girls name 

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Answer:

Meaning name kaira

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

It is the duty and responsibility of the parents in Islam to assign a good wholesome name to their new-born; but there is absolutely no harm if the parents, of their own free will and pleasure, wish to honor or nominate one amongst their loved ones to assign a good name for their child.

To the best of our knowledge, ‘Kaira’ is not an Arabic term, nor are we aware of its specific meaning; but it could very well be a term derived from another language.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your brother and well wisher in Islam,

Burhan