Is it correct to change a name that indicates disbelief (kufr) beliefs after converting to Islam to an Islamic name?
Whoever Allah guides to Islam, it is sufficient for him to choose an Islamic name for himself while retaining his lineage to his father and family. This is because the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, did not command the Companions to change their fathers' names. Rather, he only changed the names of those whose names were forbidden or disliked. Since the questioner's name has pagan roots, changing it to another name like Bilal is correct and appropriate, while keeping the rest of his lineage, and this will please his parents.
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