Is it okay to use a name from another culture?

It is absolutely cultural appropriation. That’s what the word means. There is another culture not your own, you want to use it, that process is called, “Appropriation”.

Can I name myself a Japanese name?

It would be fine, it might be a bit weird depending on what name you pick. When you become a Japanese citizen, you can use a “Japanese stylized” name (kind of like a nickname that you can officially use). Edit: Actually, turns out that you can only use a Japanese name when you become a Japanese citizen.

Can I give my child a Korean name?

Parents usually give their child a name representing their aspiration and wishes for the child. These days, purely Korean words rather than Chinese-character names, religious names, or names that are easy to pronounce in English are also popular.

Can a foreigner have a kanji name?

If you want to be naturalized in Japan, you will need to use a name with hiragana, katakana, or kanji (no latin characters) [2], so foreigners do take up more traditional Japanese names with kanji like 円戸 (Endo).

Is Ali a unisex name?

The name Ali is a girl’s name of Swahili origin meaning “supreme, exalted”. One of the sweet simple unisex names balanced enough to stand on its own. Ali can either be used as a shortening of Al- beginning names and is also an Arabic name in its own right.

What are some unisex Japanese names?

53 Japanese Baby Unisex Names With Meanings

NAMES	MEANING	GENDER
Aoi (あおい)	Holly flower	Unisex
Kei (けい)	Kei name means Square Jewel, Blessing, Wise	Unisex
Ren (レン)	The love of the lotus	Unisex
Sana	Brilliance; exceptional talent or intelligence towards things	Unisex

Is it disrespectful to have a Korean name?

It is generally considered rude to address people by their given names in Korean culture. This is particularly the case when dealing with adults or one’s elders. It is acceptable to call someone by his or her given name if he or she is the same age as the speaker.