A Name Is Not Just A Label
Yes, this is not a lie; it was done for a practical reason (out of necessity or consideration). A name is one thing, and a title (laqab) is another. A name is simply a means to address someone. Even before a child is born — when their personality has not yet formed — the parents give them a name. Let’s understand a title with an example: “Zahid” comes from zuhd (asceticism). If a worldly or indulgent person (rind) calls himself “Zahid,” then that would clearly be sinful, because it falsely attributes a quality he does not possess. This is my opinion: a name does not have inherent significance or fixed status. When a child grows up, they can change their name if they wish.