PASSAU, Germany, April 4 (UPI) -- A German town has ruled that a couple cannot name their newborn after Julian Assanges online baby. <\/p>\n
An eight-month resident of Passau tried to name his baby Wikileaks, after the popular whistle-blowing website, but he was turned down. <\/p>\n
Officials in the city failed to approve the babys name when journalist Hajar Hamalaw tried to slip it past them. <\/p>\n
\"We were very disappointed after the rejection. Hundreds of people across the globe were allowed to use the name of Barack Obama's dog for their child, but I can't use WikiLeaks?\" Hamalaw told NBC News. <\/p>\n
The 28-year-old called his son Dako on the birth certificate instead. <\/p>\n
\"This is not only a simple name for me -- it has a big meaning. WikiLeaks has changed the world,\" Hamalaw said. \"For my family, the name is a synonym with transparent truth. My two-year-old daughter is called 'Diya,' which translates to 'Light of Truth.'\" <\/p>\n
In the past, names like McDonald, Woodstock and Peppermint have been rejected because German parents are banned from naming their children after towns or brands. <\/p>\n
In an initial information session, we told the family that we would have to reject the name based on similar assessments in recent court rulings, said Passau Town Hall spokeswoman Karin Schmeller. <\/p>\n
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