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Is it permissible to name one's son "Joseph," knowing that it is the English name for the Prophet Yusuf, out of a desire to avoid discrimination and a fondness for the name?

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It appears that this name has diverged from its origin and become widely known among non-Muslims; therefore, it is not permissible to use it for naming. Among the regulations for prohibited names is naming with foreign names specific to disbelievers.

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