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Hi , I was planning to name my baby girl Aaliyah. i am confused about the last name. Would it be Aaliyah Khan OR Aaliyah Khanum? Please advice.

Answer

This is an official answer by QuranicNames.com Staff

When Khan is used as a surname, it seems to be used for both boys and girls, for example there are thousands of women named Aisha Khan.

Khanum is a respectful title for a woman, like "Mrs." or "Lady" in English. It is not a surname. While Khan is a name that is shared by the whole family.

However these things may change depending on your culture and location, for this reason please consult your local imam or other knowledgeable individuals to be sure about the correct usage of Khan and Khanum.

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Reader Comments:

on Saturday 10th of September 2016 02:52:48 PM

My name is Aaliyah khan and my sister is khalisa khan

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Hi , I was planning to name my baby girl Aaliyah. i am confused about the last name. Would it be Aaliyah Khan OR Aaliyah Khanum? Please advice.

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