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Is it permissible to name a newborn girl "Mahitab"?

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The meaning of the name "Mahtab" is moonlight or its light, and there is no Sharia prohibition in this meaning. However, this name is foreign, and it is permissible to name children with foreign names as long as their meaning is not Islamically reprehensible, or if they are exclusive to non-Muslims. It is recommended to name children with names whose meanings are well-known.

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