The List of Artists Who Changed Their Names After Converting to Islam, from Virgoun to Marcell Siahaan

Kapanlagi.com - Spiritual journeys often bring significant changes in a person's life, including in terms of faith. For several male artists in the country, that moment led them to embrace Islam and convert.

Not only stopping there, some of them also choose to change their names as part of their new identity. This decision is often motivated by certain goals, such as getting closer to Allah or following traditions in Islam.

The stories of their journeys attract public attention, including the names they chose after converting. One of them is Marcell Siahaan, who also changed his name.

The journeys of male artists who converted to Islam are often accompanied by name changes as a symbol of their new faith.

1. Virgoun: From Teguh Putra to Muhammad Isa

Artist who changed his name after converting to Islam (credit: instagram/virgoun_)

The singer famous for the song Surat Cinta untuk Starla, Virgoun, decided to convert to Islam in 2013. This decision was made after he found faith in Islam.

His full name was previously Virgoun Teguh Putra Tambunan. After embracing Islam, he changed his name to Muhammad Isa. This step was taken as a symbol of his journey in deepening his religious teachings.

2. Berry Manoch: New Name, New Hope

Artists who changed their names after converting to Islam (credit: instagram/callmebee01)

Berry Manoch, known as a member of the band Saint Loco, converted to Islam in 2015. This decision brought significant changes to his life, including a name change.

This musician chose the name Muhammad Berry Al Fatah as his new identity. The name symbolizes his spirit to become a better person in living life according to Islamic teachings.

3. Jonathan Frizzy: From Soap Opera Screen to the Path of Islam

Artists who changed their names after converting to Islam (credit: instagram/ijonkfrizzy)

The soap opera actor WHO'S AFRAID OF FALLING IN LOVE, Jonathan Frizzy, decided to convert to Islam in 2012. Not long after that, he changed his name to Yusuf Iman, which reflects his spiritual journey.

His decision to embrace Islam also brought positive impacts in his life. He feels that his new name is part of a step towards a more meaningful life.

4. Marcell Siahaan: Abdul Matin from Asmaul Husna

Artists who changed their names after converting to Islam (credit: instagram/marcellsiahaans)

Marcell Siahaan, a solo singer previously known as Marcellius Kirana Hamonangan Siahaan, decided to convert to Islam in 2021. Before finding Islam, he had embraced two different religions, Christianity and Buddhism.

Through a post on Instagram, Marcell announced that his Islamic name is now Abdul Matin, taken from the asmaul husna Al-Matin (The Most Firm).

5. What are the reasons these male artists changed their names after converting to Islam?

The main reasons are usually related to symbols of spirituality, closeness to Allah, and traditions in Islam.

6. Who are the male artists that changed their names after converting to Islam?

Some of them are Virgoun, Berry Manoch, Jonathan Frizzy, Sandy Tumiwa, and Marcell Siahaan.

7. When did Marcell Siahaan decide to convert to Islam?

Marcell Siahaan decided to convert to Islam in 2021.

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