The name ‘Abd al-Rabban

Question

Question: What is the ruling on giving the name ‘Abd al-Rabban (عبد الربان)?

Answer

Among the names of Allah there is “Rabb,” but not “Rabban”; therefore giving the name ‘Abd al-Rabb (عبد الرب) is correct, while the name ‘Abd al-Rabban should not be given.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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