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Is it permissible to name a girl Malak?

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Naming a girl "Malak": It is better to avoid it for two reasons: First, it refers to an angel, which involves exaggeration. Second, it is a well-known name among Christians, who use "Malak" to refer to an angel. There are many good names free from doubt that suffice over those that involve ambiguity.

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