naming after a Prophet, but the "English" form of it

[cherryontop]

Re: naming after a Prophet, but the “English” form of it

@Niksik

From what I understand, Aadam is the Arabic version of Adam, Nooh is the Arabic version of Noah, and we’re referring to the same person. So should it really make a difference if we choose to name our child say Noah instead of Nooh?

Then you have so many urdu/Persian/Arabic names that have no religious significance whatsoever, would it be wrong to keep those names…such as Mehek and Meher and Qurat ul Ain and Mehvish and etc etc…

I think names with no religious significance have no bearing as to what is considered Muslim or not. As long as the name is not blatantly against Islam, it’s fine. I just think as far as naming a child after a religious figure is concerned, you should opt for the name that is associated with your religion.