What is the ruling on naming a female newborn "Sama", and is it permissible to change the name if there is a legitimate Sharia impediment?
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There is no objection to naming a newborn (male) "Samā" or a newborn (female) "Samā’"; as it derives from the meaning of loftiness and elevation, contains no negative connotation, and there is no harm in it.
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