Which of the many meanings of a person's name is taken into account when it is said, "Every person has a share of their name"?
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Names have an effect on those named, which is why the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, commanded choosing good names and forbade ugly ones. If a name has more than one meaning, it should be interpreted in the best possible way, out of preference, optimism, and to please the person.
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