Naming a Newborn in the Saudi Civil Status Law
تسمية المولود — نظام الأحوال المدنية
Two brothers or sisters from the same father, or a son and his father, may not share the same name while living; names contrary to Islamic Sharia may not be registered for citizens; and violations carry a fine of up to 10,000 riyals.
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Other topics in the Saudi Civil Status Law
Definitions in the Civil Status LawCivil Register and Event RegistersRegistering Civil EventsCorrecting and Amending Civil Status EntriesBirth RegistrationRegistering a FoundlingRegistering Marriage and DivorceDeath Registration and BurialNational IDFamily RecordLoss of ID or Family RecordPlace of ResidenceCivil Status Violations and Penalties