What is the ruling on naming a newborn, whether male or female, "Shargil"? Does it have any basis in the Qur'an and Sunnah, especially given its recent circulation? And what is the validity of the claim that it is composed of "shar" meaning sin and "jil" meaning era?

There is no objection to being named "Shargil" if it is commonly used and familiar in the country and language of the one being named, and if it does not carry an ugly or objectionable meaning therein, and provided it is not exclusive to non-Muslims.

The name in its own language does not denote a bad meaning, and the word "SHAR" does not carry the meaning of evil in English. Its Arabic pronunciation "Shaar" is different from "al-sharr" (evil). The error lies in judging English names based on their pronunciation or connotation in the Arabic language instead of their meaning in their original language.

If the name does not have a reprehensible meaning in its language, then there is no objection to being named with it, although it is better to seek names with good connotations. However, if it has a reprehensible meaning or an objectionable connotation in the language of the one being named, then it is forbidden.