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Is it a sin to name a baby girl "Iram," based on Allah's saying: "Iram of the pillars"?

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Iram is the tribe of 'Ad, which was described as tyrannical and arrogant. It is recommended to name children with Islamic names, such as the names of the Mothers of the Believers or the noble female Companions.

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