Shortened Question:
Is the name Mirza Haroon Ahmad a good name for my son?
Question:
I would like to name my son Mirza Haroon Ahmad. Can you give me the correct spelling, pronunciation and the meaning of each name?
Answer:
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
The name Mirza is derived from the Persian word Amirzade which means child of the Amir (Child of the leader) (Wikipedia).[1] The correct pronunciation is mirr – zah.
The name Haaroon means chief; protector; guard. It was the name given to one of the prophets of Allah.
(Names for Muslim Children – Moulana Ahmad Mohammad Hathurani;page 87). The correct pronunciation is Haa-roon.
The name Ahmad means the praised one; one worthy of praise; one who praises Allah abundantly. This was one of the names of Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi wa Salam. (Ibid – page 23). The correct pronunciation is ah – mad
The name Mirza Haaroon Ahmad is a good name to keep.
And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
Mufti Saeed Ahmed Golaub
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