[Karim]

Given the fact that these are Arabic names, some Arabs (many of whom are white) are already called Malik, Gamal, Tarek, Amir, Latifah, etc.. Actually I think most Arabs find it very weird that African Americans use Arabic names.

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[Denisia25843]

I don’t see how it wouldn’t be appropriate. I think having a ‘black name’ might give the person a disadvantage if they are applying for a job because black people still experience discrimination, and having a ‘black name’ might make the person be passed over.

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[keimo]

I wouldn’t care. It’s no different than a white person being named Antonio or Carlos. If you like the name, use it. However, you also have to take into consideration that most black people won’t be as open-minded as I am, so think about what your child might go through.

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[Sunny27762]

I’m not offended, but I wouldn’t be surprised if there was someone somewhere claiming that the white couple ‘stole’ something from them – as if an African-American couple with no Arabic roots wouldn’t be ‘stealing’ that name themselves.

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[Frank25182]

As the names you have listed are Arabic and not specifically ‘black’ names, the reason behind giving a child the name would play a part. And as Arabs come in all colors (including blond and blue-eyed), you can find a Jamal who is ‘white’ looking.

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[Amber31559]

I have a white coworker named Mario and a Scottish friend who called her daughter Tameka. When asked why she chose that name, she said ‘I just liked it’

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[Amarda31528]

Not all the names are Arabic,Ahmir is Persian and Persians are basically white,as are many arabs. These names are not really specifically muslim names they are first and foremost arabic/Persian names and most muslims take an arabic or persian name but most of these names pre-date Islam so you will find many christians in the middle east who bear these names too. I don’t think anyone should be offended if you choose one of these names,I think it shows you have an appreciation for different cultures.

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[Julie27037]

My name is Julie… Anyway-Blacks are not Arabs, so if it’s OK for Blacks to use Arab names, why can’t Whites?

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[Jane]

Actually, these names are not even African American, these names are Arabic and Muslim names, it’s just that many African Americans have adapted these names from the Muslims. If there was going to be some animosity towards this, it should really come from the Arabs, but Arabs would not have a problem with this because many are friendly and considerate people, they wouldn’t care.

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[Nik]

I met a White woman named ‘Ashanti’ once. I thought it was pretty strange and I assumed her parents were hippies, but I wasn’t offended at all.

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