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Please can you advise whether it is permissible to use the name ariana for a muslim baby girl. We understsnd that this name is not from the quran but does have an arabic origin and good meaning? I do not want to do anything that would be wrong in islam so would welcome your guidance.

Ariana is not an Islamic name, it comes from the ancient Persian and Sanskrit word "Aria" which means "pure", "noble". Since this has a good meaning, it is acceptable to use it for a Muslim child. Islam does not require people to use only Arabic names. Many Turkish people use Turkish-language names even though they are Muslim, and the same goes for Persian and Kurdish Muslims. The only requirement is that the name should have a good meaning that is not against the teachings of Islam (for example a name that means "son of God" is not acceptable in Islam).