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Q&A · New Muslim

Do you have to change your name after converting?

Changing one's name is not required unless the name carries a meaning contrary to Islam. The Prophet ﷺ generally kept people's names, changing only those with objectionable meanings, so a good existing name may be retained.

Evidence — the daleel
Sahih Muslim 2139a Ṣaḥīḥ
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