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Name of my son who is almost 4 years old is Ayaan (meaning: Gift of God). Someone was telling me that this name is not good and have negative influence on kids. My question is if its true. And also if any such thing exists as "naam ka bhaari hona". Kindly also tell me the meaning of a name "Aahil". Waslam.

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Answer:

Choosing names

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.

Dear and beloved brother in Islam, the date of birth of the new-born, or the starting alphabet of the name, or anything else has absolutely no relevance to each other…nor do such things or anything else in creation influence the character or destiny of the child….nor should one who sincerely believes in Allah and the Last Day believe in such superstitions…..for superstitions have absolutely no basis or place in the perfect and approved deen of Truth, Al-Islam.

A name that is assigned to each person at birth is no more than a sign or element of recognition of that person. Islam guides that the parents choose a good wholesome name for their child…thus any name assigned to a new-born which has a good meaning, or implies their servitude to their Lord, or is based upon the name of any pious slave of Allah Subhanah (like His Prophets, or the companions of the Prophets, etc.) are considered acceptable in Islam.

Now to answer your specific questions

Your question

Name of my son who is almost 4 years old is Ayaan (meaning: Gift of God). Someone was telling me that this name is not good and have negative influence on kids. My question is if its true. And also if any such thing exists as "naam ka bhaari hona".

There is no such thing as "naam ka bhaari hona" in Islam, and Ayaan is an acceptable name.

Your question

Kindly also tell me the meaning of a name "Aahil"

"Aahil" means Prince and is an acceptable name in Islam.

Any name which has a good meaning is perfectly acceptable in Islam.

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

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