Is it permissible to name a newborn girl "Dalila" if the name is of Hebrew origin and some believe it to be forbidden?
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The name Dalilah is derived from "dalalah" (guidance) and "irshad" (direction), a meaning that has no religious impediment. It is permissible to name a girl with it. The presence of the name in another foreign language does not prevent this, as it is permissible to use names that are common among Muslims and non-believers.
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