Is the name "Tuhfa" permissible for naming a newborn girl?
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There is no harm in naming a newborn girl "Tuhfah" (gift/masterpiece), for its meaning is good. It refers to that with which a man is honored, such as goodness and kindness, similar to the name "Jamilah" (beautiful).
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