What is the ruling on naming a child "Xavier Tobias Rahman," knowing that "Xavier" means "the new, bright house" and "Tobias" means "born with the star"? And is it true that it is not permissible to use this name?
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This is impermissible because it suggests the doctrine of horoscopes—the horoscope of good fortune and ill omen—which is the belief of those who hold that celestial stars have an influence on earthly events. However, naming a star is permissible, such as naming it Badr, Qamar, or Shams. And Allah knows best.
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