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What is the ruling on endearingly calling people by pet names such as "Fatoom" for Fatima, "Abood" for Abdullah or Abdul Rahman, and "Amour" for Omar?

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There is no harm in changing a name or using its diminutive form if done in jest and out of affection. There is also no harm in changing names for reasons other than contempt or degradation.

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