Is naming a girl "Dalia" considered imitating the West, and what is the ruling on that in Islam?
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The first [duty] is to name children with good names, such as Abdullah and Abdurrahman, and the names of the Prophets. For daughters, [they should be named] after the daughters of the Prophet, his wives, and the female Companions. If named otherwise, with something that does not contain a -prohibited meaning, then there is no harm. As for foreign names, it is not appropriate to use them unless their meaning is known, as they might include a bad meaning or a slogan that contradicts religion and morals.
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