[poojav]

Greetings Dr.

May I ask you, is it necessary to change your name once you accept islam? Myself - indian hindu female was been named as 'PUJA' by my parents.
'PUJA' means prayer - somewhere I do not agree that it means praying to idolism only. Kindly advise. If it has to be changed then what could be my new name?
Thnak you.

[bluefairy_nebul]

Salaams,

Islam Question and Answer - How important is it for a new Muslim to change his name?

http://www.islamqa.com/en/ref/284/ch...r a new muslim