Question Summary: Is ‘Xavier’ a good Muslim boys name? Question Detail:
We are expecting our 3rd son inshallah. Is Xavier a good Muslim boys name? I have looked online and it appears to have Arabic origins and is reported to mean bright. I would appreciate you guidance inshallah.
Answer :
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. The name Xavier has a Christian origin in it.[1] Therefore, you should choose an alternative name, such as Abdullah or Abdur Rahman. And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best Muntasir Zaman Student Darul Iftaa USA Checked and Approved by, Mufti Ebrahim Desai.
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xavier
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