Naming your child in the UAE? This law says you can’t choose just any name

A viral post has renewed focus on Wadeema’s Law in the UAE, which regulates children’s names to protect dignity and cultural values. Article 8 forbids names that are offensive, humiliating, or clash with religion or customs. The law also ensures every child’s right to registration, nationality, legal parentage, and documentation, placing clear responsibilities on parents or guardians.