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Is it permissible to name a newborn girl "Eva," knowing that it is of Hebrew origin and means "Eve" in Arabic?

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Parents should choose good names for their children, for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Indeed, you will be called on the Day of Resurrection by your names, so make your names good." It is permissible to name with foreign names, provided that their meaning is not religiously blameworthy, and that they are not exclusive to non-Muslims. Ibn al-Qayyim divided names into three categories: those exclusive to Muslims, those exclusive to disbelievers (like Georgios and Peter), and those that are common (like John and Jesus). It is not permissible for Muslims to name themselves with names exclusive to disbelievers. If a name is not exclusive to non-Muslims, then there is no impediment to naming with it.

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