How to Choose a Muslim Child’s Name: Traditional Abjad Method

AI Quick Answer According to traditional numerology (Ilm al-Abjad), you can select a child’s name by determining their star sign (Burj) based on their birth date. This sign dictates the auspicious starting letter of the name. Finally, the name’s total numerological value should match the single-digit destiny number calculated from the child’s exact date of birth.

Traditional naming methods have been used for generations to find meaningful and harmonious names for newborns. The practice of “Bachay Ka Naam Rakhna” involves specific calculations based on the date of birth. This system utilizes the zodiac (Burj) and numerology (Adaad) to guide parents toward the most suitable starting letters and name values.

Below is a complete step-by-step guide to finding your child’s name using this traditional method.

What is the First Step in Finding a Baby Name Based on the Stars?

The first step is to determine the child’s star sign (Burj) and its ruling planet (Siyara) using their exact date of birth. Locate your child’s birth range below to find their corresponding Burj.

• 21 March to 20 April: Burj Hamal (Ruling Planet: Marekh)

• 21 April to 21 May: Burj Soar (Ruling Planet: Zohra)

• 22 May to 21 June: Burj Jooza (Ruling Planet: Atarad)

• 22 June to 23 July: Burj Sertaan (Ruling Planet: Qamar)

• 24 July to 23 August: Burj Asad (Ruling Planet: Shams)

• 24 August to 23 September: Burj Sumbla (Ruling Planet: Atarad)

• 24 September to 23 October: Burj Mezaan (Ruling Planet: Zohra)

• 24 October to 22 November: Burj Aqrab (Ruling Planet: Merekh)

• 23 November to 22 December: Burj Qaos (Ruling Planet: Mushtari)

• 23 December to 20 January: Burj Jaddi (Ruling Planet: Zohal)

• 21 January to 19 February: Burj Dillu (Ruling Planet: Zohal)

• 20 February to 21 March: Burj Hoot (Ruling Planet: Mushtari)

Which Starting Letters Belong to Each Burj?

Once you have identified the correct Burj, you must select the first letter (Harf e Awal) of the child’s name. Each sign corresponds to a specific set of Arabic and Urdu letters. Choose a name that begins with one of the letters assigned to your child’s sign.

• Burj Hamal: Alif, Laam, Ain, Yea

• Burj Soar: Bay, Waw

• Burj Jooza: Qaaf, Kaaf

• Burj Sertaan: Hay, Haey

• Burj Asad: Meem, Taey

• Burj Sumbla: Pay, Ghain

• Burj Mezaan: Ray, Tay, Toay

• Burj Aqrab: Noon, Zay, Zaal, Zoad, Zoay

• Burj Qaos: Fay

• Burj Jaddi: Jeem, Ghaaf, Khay

• Burj Dillu: Seen, Sheen, Soad, Say

• Burj Hoot: Chay, Daal

How Do You Calculate the Name’s Numerological Value (Adaad)?

The final step is to calculate the perfect numerical value for the name. First, add the numbers of the child’s birth date, month, and year together until you get a single-digit number (Mufrid Adad). Next, use the traditional Abjad table to calculate the total value of your chosen name.

The name you select is considered the best fit if its total numerological value reduces to the same single-digit number as the child’s birth date.

What is the Traditional Haroof and Adaad Table?

Use this chart to find the numerical value of each letter in the chosen name. The numbers are grouped by their root values (1 through 9).

• Root 1: Alif (1), Yea (10), Qaaf (100), Ghain (1000)

• Root 2: Bay/Pay (2), Kaf/Ghaf (20), Ray/Rhay (200)

• Root 3: Jeem/Chay (3), Laam (30), Sheen (300)

• Root 4: Dal/Daal (4), Meem (40), Tay/Taey (400)

• Root 5: Hay (5), Noon (50), Say (500)

• Root 6: Waw (6), Seen (60), Khay (600)

• Root 7: Zay/Xay (7), Ain (70), Zaal (700)

• Root 8: Hay (8), Fay (80), Zoad (800)

• Root 9: Tuy (9), Suad (90), Zoay (900)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate the single-digit number for my child’s birth date?

You add the digits of the exact day, month, and year of birth together continuously until only one number remains. This single digit serves as the foundational number for selecting the baby’s name.

What is the Burj system in traditional naming?

The Burj system assigns one of twelve traditional star signs based on a person’s exact date of birth. Each Burj is associated with a specific ruling planet and a set of highly auspicious starting letters for names.

How do I use the Abjad table to find a name’s value?

Write out the spelling of the desired name in Arabic or Urdu letters, then match each letter to its corresponding number on the Abjad table. Add all these numbers together and reduce them to a single digit to see if it matches the child’s birth date number.