Re: Non- Arab and Non- Persian names of Muslims in our cultures
to look modern, to look non-religious, to have a popular/unusual/nice sounding names, to blend in with the majority and, above all, deen se doorii.
most Muslims in India who are acquiring [not given by parents] first Hindu names are those who call themselves progressive, unshackled, communist/atheist. it’s a trend these days among the youth.