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14 Jun 17
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Parliament to discuss banning Western names this Tuesday.
The Parliament’s Complaints and Suggestions Committee is expected to meet on Tuesday to discuss a draft law, introduced by MP Bedier Abdel Aziz, prohibiting the usage of ‘foreign’ names for newly born babies in Egypt.
The law would impose a fine, and in some cases a prison sentence, on individuals who give their children Western names.
“The fine should be between LE1,000- LE5,000 and the sentence should be six months at the most,” MP Abdel Aziz said in a statement on Sunday.
As for what motivated him to propose this law, MP Abdel-Aziz explained that Western names such as ‘Lara’, Mark’ or ‘Sam’ are difficult to pronounce for other Arabs.
“Using such Western names and abandoning Arabic ones will lead to an undesired and radical change in our society and culture. Our sons will no longer be connected to their true identity,” he claimed.
The draft law has caused massive outrage among social media users who have expressed their condemnation, citing it as a trivial matter that the Parliament should not discuss.
Among other draft laws to be discussed this Tuesday is one that would force Facebook users to take out a license, with the agenda of government surveillance of social media, as well as a bill that would impose a fine on couples that break off their engagement without justifiable reasons.
Most common name for a male baby in London ,Muhammed.
What's in a name?
Parliament to discuss banning Western names this Tuesday.
The Parliament’s Complaints and Suggestions Committee is expected to meet on Tuesday to discuss a draft law, introduced by MP Bedier Abdel Aziz, prohibiting the usage of ‘foreign’ names for newly born babies in Egypt.
The law would impose a fine, and in some cases a prison sentence, on individuals who give their children Western names.
“The fine should be between LE1,000- LE5,000 and the sentence should be six months at the most,” MP Abdel Aziz said in a statement on Sunday.
As for what motivated him to propose this law, MP Abdel-Aziz explained that Western names such as ‘Lara’, Mark’ or ‘Sam’ are difficult to pronounce for other Arabs.
“Using such Western names and abandoning Arabic ones will lead to an undesired and radical change in our society and culture. Our sons will no longer be connected to their true identity,” he claimed.
The draft law has caused massive outrage among social media users who have expressed their condemnation, citing it as a trivial matter that the Parliament should not discuss.
Among other draft laws to be discussed this Tuesday is one that would force Facebook users to take out a license, with the agenda of government surveillance of social media, as well as a bill that would impose a fine on couples that break off their engagement without justifiable reasons.
Most common name for a male baby in London ,Muhammed.
What's in a name?
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“Using such Western names and abandoning Arabic ones will lead to an undesired and radical change in our society and culture. Our sons will no longer be connected to their true identity,” he claimed.
I know how he feels. |
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east landan
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Same process/system as Iceland isn't it?
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There are indeed some ''quirky'' name laws around the world,i'm not sure they are ''banned'' because they are foreign though.(not certain on that).
Some names that have been banned...Stallion, Yeah Detroit, Fish and Chips, Twisty Poi, Keenan Got Lucy, Sex Fruit, Satan,Adolf Hitler,Osama Bin Laden,Matti,Metallica, Superman, Veranda, Ikea,Elvis,Akuma,Anus, Pluto,Monkey,Harriet,Duncan. Benson and Hedges was approved. |
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There are indeed some ''quirky'' name laws around the world,i'm not sure they are ''banned'' because they are foreign though.(not certain on that).
Some names that have been banned...Stallion, Yeah Detroit, Fish and Chips, Twisty Poi, Keenan Got Lucy, Sex Fruit, Satan,Adolf Hitler,Osama Bin Laden,Matti,Metallica, Superman, Veranda, Ikea,Elvis,Akuma,Anus, Pluto,Monkey,Harriet,Duncan. Benson and Hedges was approved. |
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This will soon be debated in Westminster to encourage diversity and inclusiveness for newcomers !!
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Are they allowed ancient Egyptian names? Like the Pharoh "Artaxerxes IV Arses"
 This sounds like the name of a website Tim Farron would like to ban: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arses_of_Persia |
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this is a good idea - we must not offend or make people feel uncomfortable
I already have a suitable name How about the rest of you oiks and RAY CYSTS making the same effort??? ABBA IS GREAT!!! |
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I know one name that I don't think will make a comeback.........well not in Germany at least
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@ Treetop but Perhaps a bit of truth in that Statement Infact would Nailed on if Jezza was at the Helm  |
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I hope Britney first to be banned.
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"will lead to an undesired and radical change in our society and culture"
I wonder, is Sharia a boys name or a girls name ?  |