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What is the ruling on naming a daughter Sandra? May Allah reward you.

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A good name should be chosen for a girl from among the Islamic names. It is forbidden to name her with a name specific to polytheists, or a name that indicates servitude to other than Allah, or an ugly name that contradicts Islamic belief. Therefore, if the name "Sandra" is among the names specific to polytheists, or among the names by which prostitutes are known, then it is not permissible to name her with it, due to the resemblance it bears to polytheists and transgressors. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Whoever imitates a people is one of them."

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