What is the Shar'i ruling on naming a daughter "Ayten"?
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The origin of the word "Ayten" in Arabic is the inverted child (al-walad al-mankūs), and naming a newborn with it contradicts their honor. It is disliked to name a child with an ugly-meaning name, or one that implies self-praise or insult. If it is true that its meaning is "moonlight" in Turkish, then there is no objection to naming with it. However, if you are unsure of the validity of this, it is advisable to avoid naming the newborn with it and to choose a good name.
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