Is it permissible to name a girl "Ruh" (Spirit), knowing that it is not permissible to name her "Ruh Allah" (Spirit of Allah)?
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There is no objection to being named "Ruh" (Spirit) because it does not involve self-praise, nor does it contain any Shariah prohibition, such as servitude to other than Allah, nor does it entail glorification or exaltation.
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