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AL-KAFI #333 : MAKSUD NAMA FAHILA
What does the name Fahila mean, and is it suitable as a name for a baby girl?
Short answer
Based on a limited search, the verb 'فَحَلَ' means to give something, but the word 'فَحلُ' refers to a male animal, particularly an uncastrated stallion.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Other
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Based on a limited search, the verb 'فَحَلَ' means to give something, but the word 'فَحلُ' refers to a male animal, particularly an uncastrated stallion. The word 'فَحِيل' means a virile man, while the feminine form 'فَحِيلَة' is not found in Arabic. The fatwa therefore suggests choosing another name for the girl, such as those of notable women in Islamic tradition like Aisyah, Sofiyyah, Khadijah and Fatimah.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Justeru, kami mencadangkan agar diberi nama lain bagi anak itu dengan nama tokoh-tokoh wanita dalam tradisi Islam seperti Aisyah, Sofiyyah, Khadijah dan Fatimah.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #333 : MAKSUD NAMA FAHILA”, 18 July 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/1287-al-kafi-333-maksud-nama-fahila. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/meaning-of-name-fahila-for-baby-girl/