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What is the ruling on naming a girl "Firdaws" or "Jannah"?

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The basic principle regarding naming children is permissibility, unless there is a religious prohibition. There is no evidence that prevents naming a girl "Firdaws" or "Jannah." Both names carry a beautiful and pleasant meaning. "Firdaws" refers to a garden that encompasses all that is found in gardens, and "Jannah" is a garden with palm trees and trees.

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