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What is the ruling on naming a girl "Alexandra" and a boy "Erdogan"?

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Good names are desirable to adopt, while bad names should be avoided. The name "Alexandra" is of Greek origin and means: the helper or the protector. The name "Erdogan" is of Turkish origin and means: one who grew up with a military upbringing. There is no objection to naming with "Erdogan" as there are no Sharia violations in it. As for the name "Alexandra," it is better to avoid it because it is among the names of disbelievers, and we have not found any Muslim who adopted it, and it may have other contradictory meanings.

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