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Assalamalaikum,

Dear Brother can you please tell me what is the meaning of name Zayan & Shamael and also let me know whether its male or female names.

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Answer:

Meaning names zayan

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.

Ref: Zayan

The term ‘Zayan’ means bright and the name is generally used for males.

Ref: Shamael

The term ‘Shamael’ would mean something which is complete and is generally used for males.

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