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What does the name Amelia mean? Is it permissible to use it for naming?

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The name "Amelia" is a Latin name prevalent in non-believing countries, and it is said to mean: the hardworking or successful woman. If this meaning is correct, then there is no sharia prohibition in it. However, it is disliked because it is not known among Muslims and Arabs, and it is considered one of the names specific to disbelievers. A Muslim should choose names with a good meaning that signify an Islamic identity.

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