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Arabic names for white child

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Violetrose7 · 27/09/2025 21:56

Me and my partner are both white British, the baby girl names we love the most include Amira, Amaya and Safiya, all of which are of Arabic origin. I also love Zara but he isn’t keen.

has anyone got any other suggestions similar to these names and also does anyone think it would be an issue using an Arabic name when we have no connection to the culture? We just love the names!

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Violetrose7 · 27/09/2025 22:06

I do care about that. That’s why I was asking if people think it would be an issue. It’s confusing because names come from all over the work and are used in the uk (my given name is Greek) and when they’re commonly used nobody bats an eyelid. but I would hate to offend

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Stardust286 · 27/09/2025 22:03

Seraya. It's a lovely name

KimHwn · 27/09/2025 22:02

I wouldn't do this. It's cultural appropriation, and even if you don't care about that (and MN generally doesn't think it's a thing) your child will go through life explaining why she has an Arabic name when she has no Arabic connections.
Maya is a lovely name. What about Sara? It feels pretty similar to the ones you've listed but is classic but not common.

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