Is naming a child "Yara" forbidden, given that it means "water nymph" or "river goddess" in Brazil?
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The name "Yara" has no meaning found in dictionaries, except as a river in Australia. This name was not among the names of the righteous predecessors, which makes it a foreign, imported name. One should not name with it until its meaning is known, as it may carry a bad meaning or contradict the religion. It is preferable for a Muslim to choose good names, and if the name means "goddess of rivers," then one must avoid it.
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