What is the ruling on naming a newborn girl "Jayda"? And what does it mean?
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We have previously clarified the praiseworthy names one should adopt and the reprehensible names one should avoid, along with their governing principles. There is no objection to naming a child "Jayda," as its meaning in the Arabic language is a woman with a long, beautiful neck.
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