This is less a religious dilemma and more a family dynamics question, since both traditional cultural names (like Iqbal, meaning ‘prosperity/good fortune,’ or Akhtar, meaning ‘star’) and Quranic Arabic names are equally valid in Islam. A practical and commonly used solution among South Asian Muslim families is the double-name approach — combining both into one full name, such as ‘Muhammad Iqbal’ or using the family’s preferred name as a middle name alongside a Quranic first name. Approaching the conversation with respect, explaining your reasoning calmly, and genuinely listening to your family’s attachment to the traditional name often leads to a solution that honours both generational continuity and personal preference.