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I don’t really think it’s offensive for a non-Muslim to use a traditionally Muslim/Arabic name. Names such as Samir, Yasmin and Alia are not totally associated with Islam but more with Arabic culture. There are many Arab Christians. The only problem with using a name that is almost 100% associated with Islam is that people will jump to conclusions. I worked with a girl named Khadijah who was not Muslim but people were always saying things like “Oh you’re Muslim” or “You must be Muslim.” She was always having to say “Not Muslim. My parents just liked the name.”