Is the name "Muhtad" good for a Muslim child, knowing that it is mentioned in the Holy Quran, but an Arab friend said that it is grammatically incorrect in Arabic?

Firstly: The original form of the word "al-muhtadi" (the guided one) includes the letter "ya," but it is permissible to omit it for brevity.

Secondly: It is disliked to name oneself with names that imply self-praise, such as the name "Barrah," which the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, changed to "Zainab."

Thirdly: The name "Muhtadi" carries no harm if it is not intended for self-ppraise, and it means "rightly guided" or "righteous." However, if the meaning of self-praise is inherent in it, then it is disliked.

Fourthly: It is advised to choose good names that are clear in meaning and acceptable in the environment, and to avoid strange names or those that might imply a religiously disliked meaning, such as self-praise.