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For context, me and my wife are both Chinese. We are expecting a baby boy in June. Our current top pick for a name is Arata. We like the meaning and way it sounds. It also pays homage to one of her favourite authors.

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I’ve seen some discussion online of non Japanese people using Japanese names, but couldn’t find anything conclusive. Would it be insensitive or cultural appropriation for us to use Arata?

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If yes, what are some alternatives names we could use?