Is it permissible to name a child "Mila," which means a leaning palm tree or a beautiful woman in Arabic, or a miracle in Spanish?
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"Mila" (مَيلا) originally "Mayla" (ميلاء), means crookedness or withdrawal. Alternatively, it is a shortened form of the Spanish word "Milagrous," meaning miraculous. It is not recommended to use this name, as there are sufficient Arabic names with clear meanings. A Muslim should name their children with the best of names.
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