Familiar names still popular among Muslim newborns


PUTRAJAYA: The names Muhammad, Abdul, Nur and Siti continue to be the most popular names for Muslim newborns in the country, according to the National Registration Department (JPN).

JPN director-general Badrul Hisham Alias said the names were often chosen for their strong ties to Islamic identity and Malay heritage. 

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