Saudi father honors National Day by naming newborn 'Homeland'

Saudi man chose to name his baby girl "Homeland" because she was born on September 23, the same day from the kingdom's 88th National Day.

Presently recognized as Motaab Al Shalaqi, the man enrolled his little girl's name in Hail governorate only hours after she was born. Her birth to the world declaration has since been transferred to Twitter and went totally popular on the web based life stage.

"Watan" broke Saudi Twitter

مواطن في حائل يُطلق على مولودته اسم "وطن" وذلك تزامناً مع اليوم الوطني.
.#السعودية #حائل #اليوم_الوطني_السعودي_الـ88
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— أخبار السعودية (@SaudiNews50) September 24, 2018

The news left individuals partitioned, with many hailing the young lady's parents for their patriotism and others criticizing them over giving her a pretty unusual name.

Some completely adored the name 

وطن ، اسمها جميل مره 💚😢

— عُهود☤. (@i3hoou_dM) September 24, 2018

This is Not the first time, Arab child is given a patriotic name

Earlier this year, Saudi couple based in the UAE named their child "Emirates", saying they wanted to honor the Year of Zayed and also express their love for the country. 

تقديراً لعمق العلاقة بين البلدين .. عائلة سعودية مقيمة في #الإمارات تطلق على مولودتها اسم "إمارات".
.#السعودية #الإمارات #المملكة
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— أخبار السعودية (@SaudiNews50) July 8, 2018