Is it permissible to name a newborn girl "Bayan" with the desire for the name to be religious?
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There is no objection to naming a girl "Bayan." Names hold importance in Islam, and one should choose names with the best meaning, the easiest pronunciation, and those suitable for a Muslim.
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