Genuine question here—I’m planning to apply for U.S. citizenship soon after being a permanent resident for a couple of years. Lately, I’ve been considering adding a second name during the naturalization process. Nothing really clicked with me before, and I always felt like I needed some sort of “sign,” if that makes sense.
Last night, I had a vivid dream where I was holding a passport and I specifically chose the name “Yael.” The dream left a deep impression on me, and the moment I woke up, I felt very connected to that name. I looked it up later and saw that it’s a Hebrew name, which I didn’t know beforehand.
Now I’m wondering: would it be seen as disrespectful or inappropriate to adopt “Yael” as a second name, especially since I’m not Jewish? I truly feel drawn to it, but I want to be mindful and respectful of its cultural and religious origins.
Would love to hear some thoughts from people who know more about the cultural context or have gone through something similar.
Btw, I’m a person w more of an agnostic approach.
Thank you.
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