opinions please (honest)

[LolaLou]

My husband and I are expecting our 4th Child in April. It will be our third girl

Now my husband is middle eastern,and we have named our children middle eastern names.i prefer names that are easily used in both English and Arabic. So far we have a Maliyha Mary and Leyla Isabelle.

My husband is set on the name Aya for our third daughter. In Arabic, it means a verse from the holy book. In Hebrew it means "little bird". I love that. Now i love the name, but worry it might be too simple. What do you think? I also want to know if it will be hard for people to pronounce.( think papaya)

Any tips for a stronger middle name? We prefer an western middle name.

 

[JJKCB]

how do you pronounce maliyha?

is it Mal-eye-uh... if it is they are pretty similar but Aya is easy enough to pronounce

 

[Lisa429]

I think it is really pretty and fits great with your other girls names. I pronounce it Iii-yuuh. Do you have any family names that you are thinking of for MN? I think since her FN is so simple and short maybe a longer MN will work. =]

 

[LolaLou]

how do you pronounce maliyha?

is it Mal-eye-uh... if it is they are pretty similar but Aya is easy enough to pronounce

Maliyha is pronounced Ma-lee-ha......his mothers name

 

[LolaLou]

I think it is really pretty and fits great with your other girls names. I pronounce it Iii-yuuh. Do you have any family names that you are thinking of for MN? I think since her FN is so simple and short maybe a longer MN will work. =]

Thank you....I agree, we need a strong, longer, MN. Any suggestions?

 

[Lisa429]

I think it is really pretty and fits great with your other girls names. I pronounce it Iii-yuuh. Do you have any family names that you are thinking of for MN? I think since her FN is so simple and short maybe a longer MN will work. =]

Thank you....I agree, we need a strong, longer, MN. Any suggestions?

Aya Elisabeth
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Aya Grace
Aya Sophia
Aya Monroe
Aya Katherine (Kate)