Is it permissible for a father to change his daughter's name "Rahma," which he gave her in blessing, hoping it would be like his mother's name, especially since the child is one year old and the name has not yet been officially registered?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no harm in naming a newborn girl Rahmah (Mercy), but it is better to avoid it. There is no objection to changing it; in fact, it is preferable if there is a need or if the parents or one of them desire it.
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Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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