Judgment of the District Court of The Hague dated October 26, 2020

The applicant intends to enter into marriage shortly with his current partner, who is of Islamic origin. Due to the tradition within the Islamic community of adding an Islamic first name during marriage, the applicant wishes to change his first names. He wants to keep his first name and add a second one. He has carefully considered the choice of the name.

The second first name is derived from a Hebrew name, with special significance that the applicant feels suits him well. This request is crucial for the applicant as it aligns with the Islamic tradition, providing an additional connection to his partner’s family of Islamic origin. The applicant’s own family also supports this decision. Once the name change request is granted, the applicant wishes to get married to his partner. They will plan the wedding date after the approval. Both the applicant and his partner are looking forward to their wedding day.

Considering the applicant’s motivation, the court grants the request. After the completion of the three-month appeal period, the municipality will process the decision, allowing the applicant to bear the desired second first name.